be a valentine

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While I know may who avoid celebrating Valentine's Day, I don't believe this has to be the case simply because we are "single".  While I am in a relationship this year, I learned a long time ago that if we don’t HAVE a Valentine, we can BE a Valentine!

• Be loving to yourself! Especially if you are grieving, feeling isolated or lonely. (These ideas below may brighten your mood, too).
• ”Adopt” a senior, neighbor, child or pet and shower them with love today AND throughout the year.
• Take cards to an assisted living facility or hospital ward/unit. (Some folks won’t be able to eat candy so cards work well).
• Drop snacks/beverages off for first responders.
• Shovel someone’s driveway. Water their garden. Grab their mail. Run an errand for them.
• Pay for the person in-line behind you.
• Call your people (or text a meme/emoji) to simply say “I love you!”
• Donate to a charity whose work you believe in - even a few dollars makes a difference.

Having weathered, enjoyed and spent numerous holidays alone over the years, I can share honestly that it does help to focus on another when we are feeling low. Truly, there are numerous many ways to open the flow of love when we decide to BE THE LOVE!

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