In this world of digital information overload, the thought of social media and the relentless pressure to consume, it’s easy to be cynical about February 14, Valentine’s Day.
Originally composed to honor an early Christian martyr named Valentine, it became associated, in the 15th century, with romance and love…
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Flowers, cards, chocolates, dinners all ask that the depth of your passion be measured by the depth of your wallet. Which appears to be at odds with the premise of love, which must be pure and untainted joy.
Commitment, for a true lover, is more important than any physical gift… However, today should also remind us that love elevates us above mortal venalities and speaks of a higher purpose.
Love is not only between single people, as the concept has radically changed over the past century.
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Love is about promises to family or even promises to fellow human beings – as we see in today’s earthquake disaster, where brave rescuers prove that there is no greater love than risking to save others.
It’s also about self-love. If you don’t love yourself, how can you love others?