Can I Be MINE?

“For You See Each Day I Love You More Today More Than Yesterday And Less Than Tomorrow - Rosemonde Gerard”

As I sit here today, I reflect on the real meaning of Valentine’s Day. Well I take that back. I reflect on the real meaning of this day to me.

I have lived, I have laughed and I have loved. This day, February 13, 2011, I am in love not only with the man that you have come to know as my husband, but I am in love with myself.

Have you ever noticed (and I myself have noticed ever since it was brought to my attention years ago) that when we as women complement one another, we respond with a statement of some sort rather than a simple thank you. June tells Sally “I Love that shirt on you – what a beautiful color”. Sally responds “Oh this old, thing? I got it on sale at Sears years ago! I always thought it made me look fat!” See rather than a simple, “Thank you. Yes this is one of my favorites!” it is easier to NOT receive the compliment. I honestly have no explanation from this other than it is just a “woman” thing, just as men scratch themselves in public with no shame. I suppose my point is, when this was pointed out to me, I really have tried to change my response when I receive compliments, and I quickly respond with a thank you.

This Valentine’s Day not only have I learned to love and appreciate everyone around me, I have learned to love myself and know that I deserve this – to love myself. It feels so good.

In the past couple of weeks, I have felt myself depending on others to fulfill this “love” so to speak. Don’t get me wrong, my husband fulfills my “Love tank” < --- Thank you Vicki from Real HW OC. Yet I felt myself yearning for love from others. Love from people who possibly did not particularly want my love. In that time trying to fulfill others I felt myself losing the drive to love myself. I know now that was not good and not healthy.

I have had a reconnection with myself in the past few days that is unbelievable and it is something that I encourage everyone to do!

I am wishing you all a wonderful week ahead and a fabulous Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Whether you are spending with a loved one or many --- please take time to embrace yourself. Take time to love the person you have become. Take time to reflect on the love that ONLY you can offer YOU.

XO Lyndie