Love is all there is

Ah, Valentine’s Day approaches! It seems the world is divided into two camps. Those who adore the whole red rose and champers shebang, and those who see it as going through the motions of love (as opposed to experiencing love’s true emotions). We’re not going to come down on one side or other, except to say that ANY opportunity to love and be loved is worth celebrating. So whether you are partnered up this Valentine’s, or fabulously single, you might want to think about your own love rituals. Here are three to be starting with…

• Write a love poem to yourself. Yes, really, go on and try it. Four lines will do and  you can start with “roses are red, violets are blue” if the muse isn’t speaking through you right now. Do this one ESPECIALLY if you think you haven’t got a poetic bone in your body. You’ll have a giggle at the least and may just astonish yourself with the results.
• Make a list of who you love and the quality you love most in them. Then drop them all a little note or card to arrive on the day itself telling them just that. Remember to write and post a note to yourself too…
• Love your body! Treat yourself to something that you have never tried before. Perhaps you have always wanted an Indian head massage and have never made the time for it? Whatever it is, be thankful that your best and most rewarding relationship will always be with yourself and the amazing machine that is your body that gets you through the joys and challenges of life.

So whatever mood Valentine’s Day puts you in, this year we wish you self love unlimited.