Hello world... it is that day again, the day some people love, some people dread, and some people think is all about consumerism! That's right it is Valentines day!!! I agree that there is a huge part of this day that has become about consumerism. "My partner got me this, what did your partner get you?" "What should I get my partner, what if my gift is more/less than theirs?"
Another common theme on this day might be: "I don't have a partner, I am so alone- I hate Valentines Day and all those people in love!!" So, on a day like today we must ask... What Would St. Valentine Do? But since I cannot ask him, nor do I know much about him at all there seems to be a dead end. Valentine's Day, aside from the commercialism and our societies desperation around defining their self-worth and identity on whether one has a partner or not, Valentine's Day seems to be about L-O-V-E!!
We all know what love is, I hope! One can love one's parents, one's pet, one's friends, running, the mountains, tea... the list is endless really! So why has Valentine's day been restricted to romantic love only? I say get out there and do what you love with who you love!! If you love your dog, go for a walk. If you love your siblings- make dinner and a movie. If you love yourself- treat yourself! This is a day of love for crying out loud... let's take advantage of it and not be caught up in the meaningless meaning we attribute to it!! And if you have a partner- do something AWESOME together to demonstrate your love for each other perhaps even without a price tag????!!!!
Love & Respect!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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