Happy Love Day: A Love Letter

Happy Valentines Day ❤️ I have always believed that we should celebrate love on Valentines Day. I try to celebrate the loved ones in my life on this day, and treat it as something special. There are people who don’t believe in making this one particular day special - that we should show love every day of the year. I agree with that too, but there is no harm in giving a little extra love on this one special day.

Today. I am writing a love letter - a love letter to you, for you. We seem to focus on showing love to others, but sometimes, we forget to show love to ourselves.

Dear Self,

We haven’t talked in a long time. I wanted to let you know that today is Valentine’s Day, and I love you. I know I don’t tell you every day; sometimes I don’t even show it. I spend most of the day focused on work, family, other people and stressing about stuff out of my control.

Life has been tough lately. I spend a lot of time worrying about money, my kids, and what the future is going to look like. I would like to stop the clock sometimes and just slow down and sit. I could steal a few moments of time while the rest of the world is paused and just relax.

I would give you a hug and say it’s going to be alright. Sometimes it’s ok to feel down. It’s ok to have things un-crossed on my to-do list at the end of the day. No, tomorrow is not always guaranteed, but it’s important to spend time on us.

I remember Dad always said not to cry when he died , that it wouldn't change anything. My reply was that it made me feel better. That’s what I should do when I feel like it. Cry - let go, rage at the world. I can pick up the pieces the next day.

I love you. I am worth so much more than I think I am.

I am a star, full of precious never-ending energy, burning bright and full of light. That ember that burns so bright in my heart pulsates with love and warmth.

I am so strong…I have been through so many tough moments in life - I learned, I survived, and then moved on. Sometimes the past comes back to remind me that I am better off without it. Life is good - I need to cherish these precious moments in the vastness that is time. The universe has my back, and I need to trust my intuition. I need to listen to that feeling in my gut, and learn to let go and trust.

I am building a legacy for my family so they can have a solid foundation for their future. My kids will learn from me that you need to love yourself before you can love anyone else. My cup needs to be full in order to share it with others.

I am on a self-healing journey. The past trauma has been a torment, but no longer am I going to let it make me small. I am bigger than the darkness and I will overcome it. I am embracing love and forgiveness, but first, I must allow myself to learn from it. I am stronger because of my past, and I am a better person for it.

I have learned wisdom, patience and perseverance. I know that good things take time and good things are worth waiting for. Happiness is found in every moment of the day. I need to watch for these moments and catch them before they’re lost.

Wake up early and catch as many sunrises as I can. Take more pictures with myself included. Enjoy my morning coffee out on the back step in spring time and listen to the bird song.

I will start using my good notebooks and my favourite lotion. Use what you love now, don’t save it for later. I will make the most of my life and appreciate the good moments when they happen. Life is short. Make the most of it.

I love you ❤️