It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re alone. No special someone. No romantic relationship.
But your “single” status doesn’t mean you have to be sad or discouraged on February 14.
Don’t let one candy-infused, heart holiday hijack your hope.
Surprisingly, you can enjoy, not just endure Valentine’s Day, when you choose a new perspective on the annual heart holiday.
Sure, traditionally, Valentine’s Day has been a celebration of love and romance. But is all love “romantic love”? What about the other kinds of love? What if we chose to celebrate those too?
Here’s the thing: the word “LOVE,” in the English language is all encompassing.
We love pizza.
We love our pets.
We love our family.
And, if we have a significant other, we may love them too.
However, the Greek language defines different kinds of love in our lives.
Eros – romantic love
Phileo – friendship love
Storge – love and affection for family
Agape – unconditional, sacrificial love (as in God’s love for us)
What if, this Valentine’s Day, we celebrated these other loves in our lives?
Like calling a family member to say, “love you.” Or texting a friend to let her know she is loved. Or even treating yourself to a special treat or activity you enjoy to celebrate self-love. There are lots of options.
As singles, we can celebrate the love we have, not bemoan what we don’t have.
You don’t need to wait to have a man in your life or a woman on your arm to be happy. Choose joy now.
Let’s celebrate love of all kinds. And find new contentment.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friend!
You are loved.
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