Valentines Day on the beach.
It was a very interesting day listening to what Valentines Day means to so many people. What does it mean to you? Just another day? A day to spend with those you love? Spending time with friends and family? Sharing an intimate romantic moment or two with that special person you love? Well, today I had to counsel a person who was devastated about this day, and how hard it was for her to survive the day without the person she cares so much about…and had come to find out that he no longer cares for her after a long term relationship. Sound familiar? How do you live through this day? Through this devastation? First BREATHE! Now think logically about the reasons why the relation is now over. Stay mindful of the reality. Try not to let the emotional part of yourself take over for this will lead to more devastation. Can you see this day as just another day? What can you do to regain or maintain you self dignity? How can you treat yourself with greater sense of self-esteem? How many hours in this day, and how many of these hours do you spend them sleeping? So then how many hours are you really dealing with? Then tomorrow comes and it’s just another ordinary day… and the emotions are once again contained and logic prevails. Move on and treat yourself with loving kindness.
If you love someone, you should celebrate everyday not just on some hyped up, materialistic day. If that person means that much to you, you should show them everyday that they are wonderful and that every day is a gift.