This Sunday (Feb 14th) is Valentine's day! Most of you reading this probably aleady have plans; or you've decided not to make plans and just stay in. Below I've collected some tips to make your loved one smile on Sunday. I wanted to add one thing to this collection of tips, Advice for all of us, including me
Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generating that kind of energy toward yourself- if you are not capable of taking care of yourself, of nourishing yourself, of protecting yourself- it is very difficult to take care of another person. In the Buddhist teaching, it's clear that to love oneself is the foundation of the love of other people. Love is a practice. Love is truly a practice.From Thich Nhat Hanh, in the Shambala Sun March 2006.
This is important to keep in mind, for those of us that have a special someone this valentines day and for those who don't. Love is a practice which means we must actively engage and practice it every moment. Here are some ways we could practice love this Sunday, or any other day of the year!
Start the day off right
Make a homemade breakfast for your loved one or close family and friends in your life. Everyone can appreciate waking up to something homemade. Try doing breakfast in bed for your significant other or hosting a friends and family brunch at your house.Show your appreciation
Don’t forget to tell your loved one how much you appreciate them. Show them how much they mean to you by making a creative list of all the reasons you are happy they are in your life.Plan the day
Make a plan for the day! Decide to do an activity that you both enjoy whether it is getting outside, going to a museum or going out to the movies. Splurge a little for the day.Don’t sweat the small stuff
Take this day to put everyday stressors on the backburner. Life gets busy, and a lot of times we take it out on the people we care about the most. Try to forget about trivial problems and enjoy your loved one’s company! The small things you may fight about don’t matter, especially today.Take the pressure off
Instead of doing Valentine’s Day gifts this year, make a decision with your significant other to put the money toward something else for the both of you. Instead of feeling the pressure to go buy a gift, plan a weekend getaway together or even a day trip to enjoy each other’s company.Take care of yourself
Your loved ones care deeply about you, so make sure you are taking care of yourself as well. Keep your health in check and remember that it is ok to be selfish sometimes. The people in your life want to see you happy as much as you want to make them happy. See above quote!If you have health problems, especially pain, don't forget that I am here for you to offer a free health evaluation. See if acupuncture is what you need to take care of yourself this year!
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