How could I write a blog on relationships and not post about Valentine's day?
My comment about Valentine's day is - like many things (other Holidays, government programs, movies)- I love the idea but hate the execution.
Valentines Day is supposed to be about love and intimacy. It is a time when we reflect on and celebrate the love we have in our life. It is not a commercial orgy of chocolate, flowers, food, and card buying.
Interestingly, we know next to nothing about St. Valentine. The stories about him secretly marrying people against an emperor's edict were concocted only recently, and there is no record in the church as to his works or miracles. The only long standing story is that he may have healed the eyes of his jailer's daughter. Although this is a beautiful story of forgiveness, it doesn't explain why we use his day as a celebration of love.
History lessons aside; the celebration of love, intimacy, connection, and relationships is a worthy thing to spend a day upon. Spend more than a day because it is a wonderful gift when we have love in our lives.
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