If you're like me, you turned your calendar to February and cringed a little. February means Valentine's Day and to all us single people, that's not exactly a day we anxiously await.
Every year I hear it said, "Don't worry, your time will come" or "Maybe next year you'll have your very own Valentine." While there's definitely nothing wrong with saying either one of these things, why can't singles celebrate this Valentine's Day? I'm here to tell you that you most definitely can, and you most definitely should.
First, let me inspire you with some perfect quotes about the single life:
"I don't like to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone." -- Delta Burke
“You're single not because you are not good enough for one, it's that you're too good for the wrong one.” -- Chris Burkmenn
"Everyone has a knight in shining armour, mine just took a wrong turn, got lost, and is too stubborn to ask for directions." -- Unknown
So, how exactly does a single celebrate a day designed for couples? It starts with remembering that one of the most important things to learn to love in this life is yourself. Make Valentine's Day a day to reflect on what makes you, you. As cliché as it sounds, you'll never love someone else until you learn to love yourself. (P.S. to be successful at this, it is essential that you treat yourself on this day. Do a little online shopping, splurge on a nice dinner, and be sure to top it off with ice cream...)
Next, you've got to look up and then look around. Look up and remember that the God who hung the stars in space thought this world needed YOU. When you understand that your Heavenly Father loves you immensely, everyday feels like Valentine's Day. Look around at all the people who love you. This could be parents, siblings, professors, neighbors, friends, or co-workers. Whether you have a significant other or not, don't forget about these people. These are the people who know you best and love you best - probably even more than you know.
This Valentine's Day, I challenge you to love yourself, your life, and those around you. You don't need a significant other to feel loved on this day.
