Today is a day that we celebrate love. Unfortunately in today's world that generally means how much one can spend to show love and affection. But I believe that deep down, no one really wants a maxed out credit card or new loan as a reminder of the day you expressed love to someone. And if they really love you, they don't want that for you either. So maybe now is the time to start some new traditions, like expressing true gratitude and giving acts of service.
I can honestly say that some of the best gifts I ever got were free or close to it. My daughter has given me coupons for beauty treatments by her. My son has given me an old perfume bottle that was gorgeous and made me cry. Now these were gifts from different occasions like mother's day and Christmas but it can be for any occassion. One of my favorite gifts from my husband was the year he took the children and spent the night at his parents house so I could have the house to myself with my mother and friend for the weekend.
If today is really about love, then show that love not through the gift of a thing, but by actions that are driven by a deep and grateful love. Treat them with the utmost respect and kindness. Exert extra patience in a situation that would normally press your buttons. Express your love of them and for them through every word, deed, gesture, and action without any concern for what you will receive. This kind of unconditional love can be life changing. I cannot guantee how they will react, but I believe it will change how you feel in a positive way. One cannot express this kind of deep emotional love and gratitude without being changed for the better, for love is trully the healer of all wounds and mender of hearts.
So take the time to show someone you love them by being concerned for their joy and well being. And in serving and loving them, you will forget all about what is worrying you, thus bringing peace to your own heart this day. Be the angel in someone's life you wish you had in your own.
God bless you to have the love you stand in need of this day.
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