It’s Valentine’s Day and, if you’re single and bemoaning the fact that you don’t have a valentine, will you consider the following for a change in perspective?
February 9 was National Toothache Day.
Are you upset because you don’t have a toothache?
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day.
Are you avoiding this day because you’re not Irish?
March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day.
Are you upset because you don’t have TB?
May 12 is International Nurses Day.
If you’re not a nurse, are you upset?
August 20 is World Mosquito Day.
I don't know about you, but when the pesky mosquito gets assigned its own day, I think we need to re-examine the concept of celebratory days!
The larger point is that Valentine’s Day is just a day … and one that is mostly perpetuated by jewelry, card and candy makers.
It puts artificial pressure on both well-established couples as they fret on what to buy for each other AND newly-established couples as they worry whether they should buy a present and, if they do, how big or little it should be.
Here’s the question. If you are in a good relationship, do you really need a national day set aside that “forces” you to express your love? Instead, you should be telling your partner every day (with your words and actions) that you love him or her.
Don’t be intimidated by Valentine’s Day. You can welcome love into your life in hundreds of ways. In fact, it all starts with you and love of self. If you’re spending the day alone, use it to fall in love with yourself!
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