Celebrating the Seasons of Life – February
Two things we learned about February recently. Both of them connect us back to Ancient Rome. According to multiple legends, Valentine (who may have been more than one person with this name) defied the Roman emperor and was martyred. Before the end, one of the figures signed a note to their beloved with the words “From your Valentine.” Who do you want to surprise this month by telling them how you feel?
The other thing that we learned about February is that the name may derive from the Roman festival of “Februus,” which was about purification. All of us know about purifying our hands, wearing our masks, and reducing germs as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Happier and Healthier
But what else do we need to purge from our lives? Are we too hard on ourselves, expecting perfection when we are all only human? Maybe we need to purge a different habit. This month in my tradition we recognize Ash Wednesday as a time to give up something for the 40 days of Lent. Maybe this is a year to give up something that will make us happier, healthier, and closer to a realistic version of the person we want to be.
In my book, we also talk about the importance of taking care of yourself as a caregiver. You need to love yourself first before you can take care of someone else. There are many things that we can do so that our loved one is happier, and as a result, we become happier too. So, this February, we encourage you to love others while also showing love to yourself. It is okay to buy flowers for yourself!
Last month we talked about making 2021 a much better year. This month let’s focus smaller, and love in a way that makes the rest of February a better time for everybody we know.
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