Entyna's world: Valentine's Day Celebrations Is Not For Me!!!

It Is few days to St Valentines day and the whole world is in a lovestruck/sales mode. Couples are running around trying to get their loved ones something special, entrepreneurs are selling or creating things that are connected with the season. There is love in the air but the strange part is not everyone is on the Valentines day train.

Some of their reasons includes, lack of a lover, a broken heart, a painful past experience, religious belief and much more. I am here to tell you today that even though the day is celebrated in remembrance of Saint Valentine, it does not have to be about romantic love alone. For all those saying it's a pagan festival like Halloween, nay it is not. It is a day to remember a Christian Priest who fought for love and helped couples years ago to protect their union. He loved selflessly and gave his blessings to young couples.

For the broken hearted and those with a painful past experience, please let go and try to be happy. No matter what you do, you can not change the past but learn from it. Staying indoors or in a withdrawal mode, would only make things worse. Depression sets in and a whole lot of other things we would discuss in another post.

Since the day is about giving and showing love (receiving love also #wink), we as humans have every reason to celebrate St. Valentines day. We should start by dropping the lame talk, 'VALENTINES DAY CELEBRATIONS IS NOT FOR ME' and think of how to make your loved ones/strangers happy that day. With the busy lives we are all living, it makes it difficult to express our love physically as much as we would want to and valentine's day gives us that special opportunity. So please my dear, drop your worries, sadness & ego and bring a smile on the face of at least one person.

That widow who sells recharge cards at the Kiosk at the beginning of your street would be glad if you showed her love with a gift. The children at the orphanage and childrens ward in the hospital would be excited about a pack of Caprisonne drink and chocolate. That lady in church who got jilted by her boyfriend of 2 years would appreciate a free movie ticket or a gift from you. That boyfriend who has always been supportive through life's journey, now is a chance to reciprocate and appreciate him. Show your family members too love by giving them a gift or treat as you do to your spouse/lover. Put a smile on someone's face, touch a life and create an impact as we celebrate love this Sunday. Hopefully i would be spending the day which happens to be my birthday also with a few loved ones. Below are a few gift ideas and treats for the special day.