Valentine’s Day stirs up a lot of emotions, doesn’t it? Some people embrace the romance, the flowers, the sweet notes tucked inside a card. Others feel the weight of it—a reminder of love that feels out of reach, relationships that no longer exist, or the pressure to have something picture-perfect. And then there are those of us who see it for what it really is: a day that can mean whatever we decide.
For me, Valentine’s Day has always been a little different. Not just because I find great joy in inspiring and guiding people through the complexities of love, relationships, and new beginnings, but because the very next day—February 15th—is my birthday. And somewhere along the way, I decided one day wasn’t enough, so I turned the entire month of February into a 28-day celebration of love, life, and the beauty of simply being.
When I was younger, I believed birthdays and Valentine’s Day were supposed to be magical. There should be grand gestures, romantic surprises, and a table-for-two kind of night. And sometimes, they were. But other times, I found myself waiting—waiting for someone else to make the day special, waiting for love to look the way I thought it should, waiting for some external validation that I was worthy of being celebrated.
That’s the thing about love—we’re so often taught that it comes from outside of us, that it’s something we must earn, attract, or be lucky enough to receive. But the greatest love story you’ll ever live isn’t about finding the perfect partner or having a flawless relationship. It’s about the love you give yourself, the way you honor your own heart, and how you decide—no matter your relationship status—to celebrate you.
So this year, like every year, I’m celebrating my birthday not just as a milestone but as a love note to myself. And I want you to do the same.
Let’s redefine Valentine’s Day. Let’s celebrate all kinds of love—the love we give, the love we receive, the love we are. Whether you are partnered, single, healing, hoping, or simply learning to love yourself a little more each day, you deserve to be celebrated.
And since I’ve officially declared February a month-long celebration, consider this your invitation:
Celebrate you.
Honor where you are in your journey.
Treat yourself to something that makes you feel loved.
Write yourself a love letter.
Buy the flowers—for you.
Eat the chocolate. (I certainly will—probably more than once!)
Because love isn’t just about couples, and it isn’t just about February 14th. It’s about the way we show up for ourselves and each other every day.
So, Happy Valentine’s Day. Happy You Day. And yes, an early (or extended) Happy Birthday to me.
Let’s celebrate love together—exactly as we are, all month long.
Love and Light,
Michèle Heffron
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