Happy Valentine’s Day! And also–happy belated Galentine’s Day. For anyone unclear on the history of this celebration, take a look at this clip from Parks & Rec…
For some Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean much, and others like to set the romance bar pretty high. While I’m all for indulging in chocolate, sexy underwear, five course dinners and a dozen roses for $5,000 – or whatever makes you happy this holiday – I also want to ask you to make room for ALL of the people in your life that you love.
This past year has taught me to be grateful for everyone in my life.
Each day that we wake up is a chance to make things right with those difficult people in our lives. A chance to rethink the way we approach a problem. A chance to love and offer compassion instead of anger and frustration. And a chance to thank those people who we sometimes take for granted.
Here’s the thing. There are times in our lives where we feel amazing – we fall in love, we but the new house, we go on a dream vacation – and other times where it’s hard to see past our current situation, to believe that things could be different, to think that anything could change. We dwell on all that is wrong, especially after a breakup, and don’t make room for happiness because there is so much pain.
Our friends remind us that we are loved and valuable no matter what. They are there through the pain and heartache.
Getting stuck is a part of life, and recently I’ve felt incredibly stuck. But then a friend of mine reminded me today…you are still crafting your narrative, Kelly. Why are you stressing when you are still writing your own story? You could turn the page and try something else.
It was like a cloud lifted off of me, to have someone say that to me. It put control of my choices back in my hands, and frankly I’d been giving those choices out to other people. (Rejection sucks, y’all.)
This is a gentle reminder that no matter how you feel this Valentine’s Day, there are people in your life that say just the right thing at the right moment.
Be grateful for these people. Be grateful for the friendships you have cultivated in your life. And if you’ve lost touch with someone? Pick up the phone and call. I’m sure they would love to hear from you.
Thanks to my friends, and happy Galentine’s Day!
XO,
Kelly
About Kelly Seal
Kelly is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles, CA. She blogs about dating, relationships, personal growth and what "healthy living" means to her. You can follow her on Google+, Twitter @kellyseal or through her website www.kellyseal.com.
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