February 14th- Valentine’s Day. A day, set aside to focus on love. In many ways though, it is the same as any other day. We all want to feel loved everyday! There are many different types of love. In fact, many languages have multiple words to describe the different types of love. There is love of family, romantic love, love of friends and neighbors, love of self.
Sometimes, loving yourself is the hardest to put into practice. There are many reasons to explain this but include not feeling worthy of love; not seeing one’s own worth; even thinking loving oneself is selfish.
In order to fully love others, we need to begin with ourselves. We know our faults and attributes and can love ourselves in spite of everything. I don’t mean this as self-centered or focused. Merely to be generous in loving ourselves, faults and all, allows us a glimpse into being able to love others.
This Valentine’s Day, begin with the gift of love of yourself. Then go spread love to others…
May your path be filled with love.