[New post] Treat yourself to wellness: Celebrating love on Valentine’s Day
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A romantic at heart, I count Valentine's Day as one of my favorite celebrations and I love to celebrate the holiday in a special way.
The history of Valentine's Day shows that it was celebrated with romantic love in mind. According to one legend, St. Valentine sent out the first valentine greeting while in prison.
It is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailer's daughter. The girl would visit him during his confinement.
Before his death, Valentine wrote her a letter which he signed "From Your Valentine". While it is believed that St. Valentine was a martyr, it is still unclear as to who he was.
Planning to stay in this Valentine's Day? Then kick the fun and festivities up a notch by watching a romantic movie, reading a saucy novel or listening to an interesting podcast. (Credit/Anna Blazhuk)
The first memories of Valentine's Day typically begins at an early age with children making special cards to take to school and crafting a valentine's box with pretty pink or red ribbons, bows and red and pink hearts.
Little girls and boys give valentines to each of their classmates in hopes that they will be their special friend. Valentine's candies pink with red messages such as "Be Mine or "Will You Be My Valentine" are purchased and eaten for the fun of it all.
The impact of love in our lives
Love takes on various forms and plays a significant part in our lives. Without love, people are sick mentally and physically and fail to thrive. Children who are deprived of love develop cognitive, physiological and mental impairment.
Without love, we often feel a loss of self-esteem, a loss of self worth and a loss of self. However, with love, we feel safe, cared for, esteemed, valued and whole. We feel a part of something that is larger than self.
Romantic love and its celebration binds us emotionally, spiritually and physically to our spouses and partners. Celebrating love happens every day: at airports with a kiss hello, in the driveway with a kiss goodbye, a hug that shows that special person that you care or a smile that melts your heart.
No matter how you celebrate or show your love, it brings great joy.
Many people describe love as something you just have to learn to recognize when it happens.(Credit/Halfpoint Images)
Even with this said, 50% to 60% of marriages fail and end up in divorce.
So, how do we keep our relationships from failing?
When you are looking for love, be emotionally ready for it.
Realize that love comes from the inside and not the outside.
Don't settle for just anyone because you don't want to be alone.
To quote the song "One" by Three Dog Night, "One is the loneliest number." But, before you can love someone, you must love yourself first.
Other forms of love
Agape love is defined as unconditional love.This word was borrowed from the Greek word for "charity". In biblical texts originally written in Greek, the word "agape" is used to imply any kind of selfless love, whether between human beings or between humans and God. An example of this would be the love between a mother and child.
Agape love is the highest form of love, shows empathy, extends the desire for good of the beloved, wants the best, extends help and demonstrates good intentions.
Friendships are a blessing and a joy that should be treasured. They are important to us for our personal growth and success. Many of us have become fast friends with people from work, in a nail salon, at a business meeting or workshop, or through social media.
Love promotes emotional and mental wellbeing. (Credit/Getty Images)
Friends and mentors through work provide encouragement and support. They understand the need to vent as well as support and foster growth through good and bad times. Friends and mentors help keep us moving forward.
It is important to listen to our inner voice when choosing a friend, and not solely rely on intuition and/or power of attraction.
Some things to look for when choosing friends include:
Look for someone who has your same values.
Ask yourself if this person will respect your decisions and choices, even when it is different than theirs.
Look for dependability and commitment.
Communication is a power tool in any relationship.
Don't take your friends for granted.
Most true friends will last over time and distance.
In Scripture, the transcendent agape love is the highest form of love and is contrasted with eros, or erotic love, and philia, or brotherly love. (Credit/MoMo Productions)
Like an old Girl Scout song says: " Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver, one is gold".
No matter how we celebrate our love towards others this Valentine's Day, be joyful. As long as we treasure our relationships of love, family and friends with intention, Valentine's Day will always be with us.
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