What to do when you have no Valentine THIS YEAR? We asked that question and here are some answers:
1. Treat yourself to something you wish someone would buy you.
2. Dance with the music loud.
3. Go to a group class that night.
4. Make a list of what YOU LOVE about YOURSELF.
5. Make cards and give them to your neighbors’ kids or local school.
6. Comfort food.
7. Weep and ask for help when you need it.
What have you done in the past when you were solo on Valentine’s Day? HIDE was the most common word. Just want it to pass because it is so unrealistic in the movies and commercials. Why don’t they talk about SOLO on Valentine’s Day?
You hear the phrase, LOVE THE LIFE YOU HAVE… what do you think of that? How do you make that happen? People shared that loving your life and being grateful never happens every day. People have happy and sad days. Just keep going.
Practice not comparing yourself to others, nor needing to answer WHY NOT ME? Reflecting on who you are and who you aren’t is helpful. Critical of self never heals a heart. Mystery is a part of everyone’s life.
Our GROUP decided on the 14th to EMAIL each other with any thought, quotation, photo, etc….just for the fun of it. ….. even a recipe or dream vacation on their list….Make it a creative day and a way to connect with each other.
Take good care,
Natalie
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