Love Thy Self

So it's February, and everyone thinks about one thing - love. Have it or not, want it or not, it's the topic on everyone's mind this month. And because I've received so many inquiries about relationships, here's my take on Valentine's Day.

When you think about it, what's the big deal with February 14th, anyway? If you love someone, shouldn't you show them love everyday? And if you are single, do you really need a reminder that you don't have anybody? In my opinion, the day is great for couples...who wouldn't want a dozen roses or a nice dinner out?

But for the single, it makes people feel pathetic. Lonely. Like they have to have someone. Instead of Valentine's Day being about romance this year, make it about you. Single or coupled, you deserve a day to celebrate the love you have for yourself.

Believe it or not, loving yourself is pretty difficult to do. That's because we all have faults. We all have pasts, skeletons in the closet and characteristics that we don't like. I'm only 24-years-old, but in my life, I've learned that the key to loving yourself isn't about being perfect, it's about learning to love what you have. But that, in my opinion, does not mean simply accepting who you are. Because if there are aspects about yourself that you do not like, it's okay to work on changing them.

Changing. The beautiful self-induced evolution that each of us can endure. It's not the most fun process, but in the end, we can become the person we want to be. And we can love ourselves for our great natural characteristics, and those we have changed. Loving yourself essentially comes from the adoration after all you've been through. Just like we love others, for who they are, and what they've done for us. It's time to do for you.

Now, I haven't given you guidelines on celebrating yourself. I haven't given you a quick how-to on becoming a person worthy of your own love. That you have to do on your own. Finding out how to love yourself is half the fun. And when you finally do reach that point of loving yourself, remind yourself of that great journey, each year, on February 14th. Much love to all!

(And remember. Whether you're alone or not, roses always make for a wonderful day! And, if you can get someone else to pay for them, that's even better!)

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