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We all have love on our minds this weekend, as we contemplate Valentine’s Day.

Perhaps you are madly in love, and thinking of romance. Maybe you are single, happy and don’t care a whit about Valentine’s Day. Or, as some of my acquaintances have lamented, perhaps you are someone who is sick of being asked about what you are doing for Valentine’s Day, and you either have no one to share it with or you think it’s just a ‘made-up holiday’ which annoys you…

However you may feel about it, tomorrow is a day that millions of people will be celebrating. You have the power to make it a fabulous day for yourself, no matter your circumstances. That is because LOVE is a powerful force in the Universe, and romance is not the only way love manifests – not by a long shot!

By giving it some thought, you can make tomorrow a great day for yourself and perhaps for some lives you may not have otherwise touched. Here are some questions to help you come up with ideas in your own life:

• Are there people in your life whom you’ve neglected to share your feelings with? It could be parents or friends, or anyone you’ve taken for granted. Create a space for expressing the love you feel for the special people in your life. No man or woman is an island, and we all need to cherish the connections in our lives. Part of that means letting those other people know that we cherish them. A small note, email or gift can go a long way to making another person feel loved, and will pay dividends for both of you down the road.
• Is there a way you can take the focus off of yourself and shine some love on strangers who may really need it? Think about all the lonely older folks locked away in homes for the elderly, or people stuck in hospitals, or kids in shelters, etc.. There are LOTS of people who may feel lonely or desolate – not just today, but every day. Bring a little cheer to a stranger or two by spreading love intentionally, and you will find your own heart begins to glow as well.
• Rescue a pet from a local animal shelter, or even just spend some time visiting some lonely animals. If you are not prepared to make the commitment of having a new pet, there are many shelters and rescue facilities which welcome people who are willing to visit with their resident animals. If you’ve ever had an affectionate cat or dog, you can imagine how lonely these creatures must feel locked up in cages with no one to love them or give them affection. You can brighten their day – and yours – by sharing a few snuggles.
• Show yourself some love and make some headway on your goals by digging into some things on your ‘to-do’ list. NOT the easy one – the hard one you’ve been procrastinating about. Clean the bathroom or closet, sort the junk drawer, do your taxes, go through your clothes and give away some older ones…this type of stuff. In this way, you will begin next Monday by feeling proud and refreshed, a welcome change to the sad and depressed way you might otherwise have started your new week!

One last thought: even if you are alone and desolate this Holiday, there is good news. This is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on your beautiful self, and give yourself some love. The truth is, love is something we emanate from the inside, not something we ‘get’ from other people. If this sounds wrong to you, then you may be in need of a change in perspective. You may enjoy our ‘Free Hugs Video’ post, along with the lessons I learned about getting and giving love, to help with this.

Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you!!!