February 14th
Folks, it’s
just a date on the calendar. Stop letting it affect your outlook on life. Every
other day of the year we belt the melodies of love and loss as we drive our
cars, take a shower, or cook a quesadilla. But as soon as February 14th
comes up people start to become the worst skeptics of love. Sure the aisles at
Walgreens and Meijer are bursting with pink and red paraphernalia, but should
that prevent us from stopping to think about the people in our lives we love
and appreciate? February 14th is as commercialized as December 25th
but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating and observing Christmas and what is
behind it.
Yes, Valentine’s
Day is the drama queen of holidays. Yes, middle school dances and Spongebob valentines
are ridiculous. But my parents pausing in the chaos of life to go out for
dinner? Not ridiculous at all. Our
culture over thinks this day. It used to be cute valentines that were made by
hand. They were thoughtful. It’s our own fault February 14th is the
beast it is. Our culture has put the emphasis on these elements that supposedly
make the day special.
Taking the time
to stop and appreciate the people in your life is worth it. Doesn’t matter what
date is on the calendar. Forget the carnations, shut up and just pause (besides
carnations are not even pretty).
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