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Heartwings Love Notes 918 - Something from the Oven

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Heartwings Love Notes 917 - Thoughts for Valentine's Day

Heartwings says, "When you love yourself, you can be your own Valentine."

When I was growing up it was the custom for valentine cards to be sent unsigned. I believe this was a tradition that dated back many years. The custom of celebrating Valentine's Day goes back even further to ancient Rome. It originated in a festival of the time called Lupercalia, after the Pan type nature god of the Romans. It also has roots relating to Juno Februata, honoring Goddess Juno. Then, young boys and girls drew lots to see who they would be partnered with for the year, beginning in March.

When I was in the early grades, and paper valentines were placed in a red and white crepe paper decorated box, someone was chosen to be postman and distributed the cards to the addressees. There was no talk of partnering, nor of love, per se. Rather it was all about who got the most cards. Later on, I had fun making my own valentines and sending or giving them, and I have done this for many years. Commercial valentines have been in use since 1800, and Worcester claims to be the originator of early ones, though others have made that claim as well.

My first husband and I met on a day early in February long ago. I wanted to send him a valentine, however, I could nothing but find only a humorous one. Although it was not very nice I sent it anyway. Fortunately for the five children we later produced, it didn't ruin the relationship. Perhaps it was meant to be. The arrows of Cupid, also known as Eros, sometimes do hit the mark. The Greeks have six words that express love: Eros: or sexual passion, Philia: family love or deep friendship, Ludus: love of children or playful love, Agape: or spiritual love or love for everyone, Pragma: or longstanding love, and Philautia: or love of the self.

The average Westerner saying, "I love…" may be expressing affection, or a preference—I love ice cream, or aptitude--I love to exercise. All these fit our definition of it. And they are all conditional upon our personal choices. Yet spiritual or unconditional love, the most difficult form of love is also the most beneficial for both giver and recipient. This is the love that endures. When I give myself the valentine of unconditional love, I can be much more loving to everyone else. In addition, I do not take issue with any faults, but instead regard with compassion the struggles of the one who is loved as I express patience without expectation.

May you have a wonderful collection of valentines from your loved ones.

PS What is your favorite memory of Valentine's Day, and what happened as a result? I love it when readers share their stories. Please know that your emails make my day. Your comments and questions are always welcome and encouraged
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Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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