...on Valentine's Day. I'm probably a tad jaded but feel like Hallmark's holiday is truly worth a few words. First of all, let me say that I truly feel sorry for men on Valentine's Day. No matter what they do, the expectation may be so off from reality that whatever gesture they choose may just fall short. We are taught as early as grade school to write nice things to people on Valentine's Day but there are always one or two kids who don't get many valentine cards in their "mailbox" in the classroom. Unfortunately, some kids never get enough Valentines. Some kids get way too many. It's an unfair world we live in and this holiday can sometimes shine a spotlight on that.
Why the pressure to tell someone you like/love them on one particular day? Capitalism. I admire Capitalism. It's responsible for many of the advancements in science and technology, the very things that provide us with more time for our families and other such things of importance. However, I do mourn the loss of initiative that this day brings about in many people. Give them one day to express themselves and provide them with ready-made cards to do just that and WHAM! You've got yourself a holiday! Whatever happened to expressing your love for others on a daily or even a random basis? Why just one day for that?
On Valentine's Day this year, do something different -- write a heartfelt letter to the people you love instead of buying a pre-written sentiment; write to our troops out in the field who cannot be home to receive their cards, chocolates, flowers, and trinkets; spend some time with your family doing good things for others -- there are people in unfortunate situations all year long, not just on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
It's a very small world we live in. We are closer to each other than ever before. As Valentine's Day comes and goes, remember to tell your loved ones that they are loved EVERY day, not just on the day that Capitalism has made for you. Remember those who perished on 9/11/2001 and how much they were loved by their families and friends -- families and friends who may not have taken the daily opportunity to tell them they were loved. Don't let a single day get away from you.
Every day should be Valentine's Day in our hearts and our actions. And, with that, dear friends, I wish you a very sincere and heartfelt happy Valentine's Day! I'll be wishing you loads of love all year long and for years to come; I may just get lazy and not blog about it again until next Valentine's Day! ;o)
Big blogosphere hugs and kisses to everyone (yes, even you Libs),
Dawn
Why the pressure to tell someone you like/love them on one particular day? Capitalism. I admire Capitalism. It's responsible for many of the advancements in science and technology, the very things that provide us with more time for our families and other such things of importance. However, I do mourn the loss of initiative that this day brings about in many people. Give them one day to express themselves and provide them with ready-made cards to do just that and WHAM! You've got yourself a holiday! Whatever happened to expressing your love for others on a daily or even a random basis? Why just one day for that?
On Valentine's Day this year, do something different -- write a heartfelt letter to the people you love instead of buying a pre-written sentiment; write to our troops out in the field who cannot be home to receive their cards, chocolates, flowers, and trinkets; spend some time with your family doing good things for others -- there are people in unfortunate situations all year long, not just on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
It's a very small world we live in. We are closer to each other than ever before. As Valentine's Day comes and goes, remember to tell your loved ones that they are loved EVERY day, not just on the day that Capitalism has made for you. Remember those who perished on 9/11/2001 and how much they were loved by their families and friends -- families and friends who may not have taken the daily opportunity to tell them they were loved. Don't let a single day get away from you.
Every day should be Valentine's Day in our hearts and our actions. And, with that, dear friends, I wish you a very sincere and heartfelt happy Valentine's Day! I'll be wishing you loads of love all year long and for years to come; I may just get lazy and not blog about it again until next Valentine's Day! ;o)
Big blogosphere hugs and kisses to everyone (yes, even you Libs),
Dawn
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