I’ve heard people ask, “Why do we need an entire DAY, let alone an entire MONTH dedicated to Love?”
I guess my response is “Why not?”
How could highlighting such a Universal word be harmful? I mean, as it is don’t we see enough hate, pain, anxiety, loss, and loneliness in the world? What could possibly be the harm in expressing heartfelt love to those who we care about as well as those we don’t?
I know, it’s complicated and I totally understand how brutally lonely life can be when Valentine’s Day rolls around and you’re home alone with a Cup ‘O Noodles and Netflix for the 5th year in a row. Or you’re stuck in a marriage or relationship where there’s been no sign of romance or real Love for many years; or you’re feeling stuck in an abusive situation wondering if the nightmare will ever end. These situations can be heavy and potentially serious.
What I’m talking about is what each of us can do in our own lives to foster Love. Most of the time (if not 100% of the time) it all starts with learning to Love yourself first. It’s one of the most important virtues most people never take the time to learn or apply in their own lives. Why? Because most of us feel uncomfortable, awkward, and certainly not in Love with the person staring back at us when we’re looking in the mirror. Lack of Self-Love can lead to a tapestry of feelings and emotions, many of which cause whatever life looks like for you today.
During the month of February, I’ll be focusing more of my messaging around Love and how, by fostering Love in our lives, the ripples of our thoughts and actions can totally change the way we see ourselves as well as how we see others. And the beauty of a ripple is that it spreads out and touches places and people we may never know. How cool is that?
This idea may not be the answer to everyone’s problems but it’s a step in the right direction; and spreading Love doesn’t cost anything except perhaps, choosing to see the world around us differently. The world needs more Love and each one of us can help create more of it. Everyone can contribute to spreading Love.
A friend of mine recently posted that February is also Random Acts of Kindness Month. What a great way to give this whole Love thing a try. Every day, commit doing something kind for yourself or for someone else, even if you don’t know them and they don’t know you did it. I find just smiling at someone wearing a frown often causes them to smile back, or at least lightens their day a little. You never know how your kindness might make a difference for someone else.
And when Valentine’s Day arrives and you’re not out with a sweetheart or doing something fun, get yourself some good chocolate and pour yourself a glass of champagne (or whatever makes you happy) and send a little Love out into the Universe and just see what goodness comes back to you.
If you are ready to make some lasting changes in your capacity for Self-Love, I’d Love to help. Schedule your complimentary consultation with me today and together we can explore what support you may need to see how Self-Love can change your life.
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Michèle Heffron is a certified life, relationship & divorce coach whose mission is to empower women through life transitions to discover their purpose and create the life they desire. Her work stems from her life experiences and the lessons learned while paving her own path to empowerment. Michèle lives in Bellevue, Washington and serves clients in all 50 states.
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Love & Light,
Michele