The thought of Valentine’s Day conjures up romantic evenings, a
candlelight dinner, and long walks with your loved one. It is,
without a doubt the most romantic day of the year. So how could
you possibly be expected to enjoy Valentine’s Day when you’re
alone? Well, while it might not be all hearts and flowers, you can
still spread the message of Valentine’s Day: Love.
Over the years, I’ve interviewed numerous people and asked
them what their favorite Valentine’s Day memory was.
Surprisingly, very few couples actually mentioned a gift or a
special night out. In fact, most of the people I interviewed
remembered their special Valentine’s Day by things they did for
others. Gifts they gave, whether they were store bought or home
made that gave them the feeling of joy and happiness.
A heartwarming Valentine’s Day for Jacque from California,
was when she was in charge of bringing little treats for her
daughter’s 3rd grade class. After agonizing on what to do, she
decided to make the extra firm red Jell-O, and cut them into heart
shapes. After running to the store to get more mix, and spending a
lot of time cutting out the heart shapes, she was frustrated and
wondered why she ever signed up for the job in the first place.
Was this a big mistake? When she passed out the treats in school,
the kids’ eyes lit up, and their sweet little voices filled the
room with laughter and excitement. All the kids loved it! Jacque
remembers feeling incredible that day. Her heart was glowing with
happiness to see how much those kids loved her little treats.
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daily chores, that we
often forget that children need to be remembered too. Teenagers
often feel left out on Valentine’s Day, but a handsome Colorado
man gave two giggling teenagers a Valentine’s Day they will
never forget. Geoff was working on a resort property trimming
trees, and noticed there were two smitten teenage girls sitting on
the balcony watching him while he was working. Geoff knew he would
be finished on February 13th, and thought he would he would
surprise them with a dozen red roses on Valentine’s Day, and
signed it, the tree trimming guy. The girls were thrilled to get
flowers on Valentines Day, and were still talking about it four
years later! Geoff ranks that day as his all time favorite
Valentine’s Day!
Making someone happy (especially when it’s unexpected) has a
euphoric effect on you too. It’s happiness shared twice. Is it
possible to have a happy Valentine’s Day even when you are
breaking up? If you have a sister like Linda, you can. Linda’s
sister was going through a divorce in February, and she was
heartbroken and distraught. On that Valentine’s Day, Linda
secretly sent her flowers at her office, and signed the card,
“From your Secret Admirer.” As soon as her sister received
them she called Linda and said, “Oh my God, you will never
believe what just happened, I got these beautiful flowers today,
but I have no idea who they are from!” Linda had all she could
do to keep from laughing, and giving away her little secret.
Linda’s sister went on to say that the entire office was trying
to figure out who her secret admirer could be. Linda was happy
that she could give her sister a happy Valentine’s Day even when
she was facing unhappy times.
Yes, it is possible to have a great Valentine’s Day, even
when things are looking a little dismal. Here are a few ways you
can share your love this holiday.
5 Ways to the Happiest Valentine’s Day Ever!
- Send a heartfelt Valentine Card to someone who has really
inspired you and tell them how much they mean to you.
- Make a homemade Valentine Card and send it to your favorite
relative you haven’t seen in a while.
- Send flowers or candy to someone who doesn’t have a
sweetheart, and sign it anonymous.
- Make a Valentine’s Basket and
send it to a family that has gone through a difficult time and
sign it, From Your Guardian Angel.
- Take your little niece, nephew, or cousin out for ice cream.
Giving is the fastest way to feel good about yourself. It
doesn’t have to be expensive, even a single hand picked flower
will do. Anything coming from the heart will surely be felt and
appreciated. It’s two gifts in one. One is for the recipient and
even a bigger gift for you.
About The Author
Marla Sloane Ph.D. is a successful author and
speaker. Her Daily Positive Affirmations subscribers have reached
world-wide proportions, and her book, “The Masks We Wear and How
to Live Without Them” is at the heart of her teleclasses; Live
Your Best Life. Marla has also produced, Trilogy of Meditations,
for your Mind, Body, and Spirit, which is distributed nationwide,
and in Europe. You can visit her web site at:
www.marlasloane.com.
marla@marlasloane.com
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