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Most singles dread Valentine’s Day. For them, that day is a reminder that have not found their soul mate yet, or that they are healing from a bad divorce or painful breakup. Most singles feel sorry that they don’t have a date to go out to dinner with or no one to give them the diamond bracelet, or the fancy chocolates. If you are among those singles, this article is for you. It gives you 10 ideas to turn this Valentine’s Day into a celebration of your life, the people you love, and yourself.
1. Remember that on Valentine’s Day you celebrate pure love, not just romance. For this, your Valentine need not be a mate. It can be your favorite nephew, your sister, your best friend, your grandmother. Celebrate it.
2. Begin the day by writing down the 3 things you are grateful to have in your life and the 3 people who have given you true love.
3. Call 3 people and tell them how important they have been for you and what you appreciate in them. This activity will take you out of feeling sorry for yourself for not having a mate. If it is hard to track those people down or if they have passed away, write a letter to each of them. It will fill you with warmth and center you.
4. Treat yourself as your own Valentine. Plan beforehand to do something you have wanted to do for a long time. It must be something that really pleases you. Splurge. Be unconditional with yourself and show yourself the love you would like to receive from another person. I know a woman who was recovering from a painful divorce. On that Valentine’s Day, she booked a room in an nice hotel and spent the day in the spa. She rested, she was pampered and she felt empowered. Two other single women took a Yoga workshop that restored them emotionally and spiritually. The choices are endless to make that day a special one.
5. If your beloved one has passed away, spend some time thinking of him/her. Write a letter, talk to his/her photograph, buy some flowers and
remember all the good moments you had together. It’s ok to miss someone so special.
6. Stay away from restaurants and bars on Valentine’s Day. There is no reason to stress out unnecessarily. Feel sorry for all those couples who have to rush through dessert because the other hungry couples who reserved the table next have already arrived and are breathing down their necks.
7. If you love nature spend the day outdoors. Go for a hike. Spend the day on the beach. Go camping. Ride your bike. Go to a pool for a long, leisurely swim.
8. If you love sports, invite your friends over and watch your favorite match. Make sure you enjoy it. Order pizza and drink your favorite beer.
9. Have a movie party with movies about other singles. Invite a few good friends—people you enjoy being with, cook or order fine food, buy good wine or champagne and watch some movies personal liberation movies with powerful characters—almost all of them single. Here are some suggestions:
• Shirley Valentine
• The Horse Whisperer
• Shine
• Madame Sousatzka
• Educating Rita
• The Age of Innocence
• The Verdict
• A Time to Kill
10. Keep in mind that you are a worthy, valuable person and you are loved by friends and family, even if you don’t have a date for Valentine’s day.
Love is not measured by flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but by daily actions on the other 363 days of the year. So, instead of focusing on the fact that you don’t have a mate on Valentine’s Day, it’s more important to celebrate those who show you their love the rest of the year.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maria Grace, Ph.D., is an expert at teaching people how to learn lessons from popular movies to find the job, home, relationship, and healthy body and mind they want. She is a Fulbright scholar, licensed psychotherapist, sought-after public speaker and coach, and the author of “Reel Fulfillment: A 12-Step Plan for Transforming Your Life through Movies” (McGraw-Hill, 2005). “Reel Fulfillment” was praised by Publisher’s Weekly as one of the top “self help books out of the self-help box” for 2005-2006.
For more information visit http://www.mariagrace.com and http://www.reelfulfillment.com
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