Love Is In The Air – can you feel it? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you are anything like me it’s a tricky holiday to navigate. To be honest I’ve had a love hate relationship with this holiday for as long as I can remember. Even in grade school the pressure to give out the “cool” cards to classmates had me in knots. Because I was never the cool kid.
And it never really got any better over the years with dating and relating. Nope. Flowers never arrived, with my name scrawled across an envelope, amongst the parade of bouquets floating into the office to the delight of ladies everywhere. I tried to ignore the stomach knots and twinges of jealousy but it always kind of hurt. Not even my ex-husband bothered with romance. I’m pretty sure that’s why he’s my ex.
For years I dreaded mid February. Until a few years ago when I began learning how to love myself.
And that’s the trick. Love starts with you.
You are worthy of romance
Ladies (and Gents if you are reading this) know that you don’t have to wait on others to feed yourself a steady diet of love and romance.
Spoil yourself with things you love. Don’t wait on others to do it for you. If you love flowers send yourself flowers. If you love dressing up and great food then buy that sexy outfit and take yourself out to that fabulous restaurant you’ve been dying to try. Whatever makes your heart happy and soul sing then do it for you.
Self-love kits – do you have yours?
And in the spirit of self-love I’m sharing a few small treats that I’ve included in my self-love heart kit. Because we all should fill ourselves up with love and sometimes that starts with little things that make you happy. Here are a few of mine.
This is a beautiful lipstick that I found at Nordstrom a few years ago and continue to rebuy. Every time I pull the silver tube out and read the words I’m reminded that love is all around us.
This inexpensive tee makes me happy with it’s positive affirmation and with a low, low price of 6 bucks how can you not love it? Even if this tee isn’t your cup of tea, wear what you love. You’ll shine like a million bucks drawing love into your orbit magnetically.
I love you, kiss kiss is scribbled across this adorable tote evoking the season of love. Can you tell I’m all about positive affirmations? It’s roomy enough to carry all your essentials plus a beautiful bouquet of flowers that you pick up just because it makes you happy. Ever since moving to the Lower 48 I make it a priority to buy flowers every weekend at Trader Joe’s. Do you know why? Because flowers bring me joy and fill me up with love.
Remember, no matter if you are attached or single, let this year’s Valentine’s Day spark love and light in your life. Use the day’s magic to unleash the very best you.
Sending you love and happiness. ❤️
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