Happy Valentine’s Day, readers!
I realize this holiday may not be a universal one, but I have started embracing it as a way to show love to everyone, not just romantic partners.
Maybe this comes from my Mom‘s tendency to send Valentine’s cards and to reach out to show love to people. Or maybe I just know that showing love costs very little, and can create happiness and joy around us.
Yesterday I was listening to the new podcast by the OnBeing called Poetry Unbound. I had the thought: it is our CAPACITY to love that completes us, not one other specific person. We can feel complete when we love ourselves fiercely and deeply. With or without a partner.
(If you haven’t heard yet Poetry Unbound, it’s a beautiful short form podcast that is so wonderful. Treat yourself to this free dose of joy if you are so inclined.)
So what happens when you spread love and it is not returned?
It is still felt. You are the one feeling it. And you always have the choice to feel it, regardless of whether others have the capacity to return it.
I am about to show love for my colleagues by teaching week 2 of 3 of Desk Chair Yoga. What will you do to show love to your family, friends, acquaintances or maybe just people on the street?
Much love to you,
cristy@meximinnesotana.com
mexi minnesotana 
To me, being present and open in anotherś company, listening, smiling and being attentive all show that you love someone. Also, going out of your way to make connections and recognizing the good in others can make someone feel loved. And sending good thoughts to others you may not know well or know at all works too. Hope you had a nice Valentineś day Cristy! Good luck with your desk chair yoga- sound lovely- and needed by many!
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Beautiful. Thanks for your comment, Clare. The desk chair yoga is fun to teach, and I have been asked to offer another series at work. It keeps me practicing, and that’s a great gift to me.
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