“February
is the month of Love,” an artist friend told me recently. I whole-heartedly
agree. February is the month of Love, relationships, reds, pinks, glitter,
hearts, chocolate, mischief, fun. A lot of Fun. In my household, it’s also the
month of birthday celebrations, so this means a surplus of ice cream cakes and
family and friend gatherings that sparkle up this winter month.
So a big hug, a bonjour, a kiss!kiss! to
February!
The
upcoming birthday and Valentine’s day celebrations are inspiring my free
spirited side, the fashionista who is adoring hot pink cardigans, shimmering
lip glosses, and red coats, the inner artist who is excited for crafting
Valentine’s times. I’m thinking of reaching out and reconnecting with old,
faraway friends, and pampering the ones nearby with chocolate and a Bridget
Jones movie date.
I’m
using this month of Love as a springboard for practicing self-love. This
translates to indulging my creative side by delighting in the creation of a fun
loving Wednesday outfit. It means planting affirmations and nurturing them, so
a little bit more Love can flow more freely through my bloodstream, into my
heartbeats.
All right, February,
I’m pairing with you old, pink glittery friend to practice this one. Recently I
read to think of one area of your body that you’re struggling with to love (for
me it’s my very sensitive and outspoken skin). At least once a day for a month,
look in the mirror and say you love that part of your body. Step back and then,
say you love your whole self. So far, this practice in self-love has been
soothing and rather healing. It let’s me recognize and lovingly own my
humanness.
I’m aware that not everyone is a February lover. Heartbreak may be present. Valentine’s Day may bring out loneliness and missing instead of feelings of affection and connectedness. And that’s all right. I propose that You define your February and give this wintry month some sparkle by indulging in a chocolate bar, good friend time, or whatever else uplifts and feeds your creative, wondrous self. You deserve it, especially if you made it through several polar vortexes.
This February, I’m inviting my creative side to dance. I’m feasting on organic dark chocolate bars with raspberries (and that leftover birthday cake I mentioned before). I’m nurturing my friendships and love for myself. And I’m embracing (sunshine, or snow) all that this month of Love has to offer and give.
