Isn’t Valentine’s Day a day many look forward to and some not so much? There seems to be mixed feelings of love in this month of February. While some are planning the perfect gifts, the perfect date, others are planning their dateless night. Funny memes depict the single person staying home with their pet. But, many can choose to still love the day if they think outside the chocolate box.

There are so many things to love, and it really doesn’t have to be your one and only. There are friendships, pets, your town, your favorite places, your favorite charity. I suppose many people look at only one way to love this day. Really there are many ways, and if you stop to think of what you love and who you love, it can be the best experience!

Social media is one place that is fun to see all the happy valentines shared with beautiful colors to friends and family. Let’s find the joy in others to be our joy. Isn’t that even better? Showing love to others will get, in most cases, love back. Just reach out to your friends and family too and share a sweet message of appreciation for them. After all, it is social media and isn’t that why we’re there, because we love it?

Make this day not only for yourself, but give love to a charity that warms your heart. There are charities that actually have gift cards that you can give to your recipient, and they can choose which charity to give to. Isn’t that a real “feel good” thing to give the gift of love for someone to forward love? How great is that? If you want a place to start, go to this website. https://www.sixdegrees.org/ It was actually started by actor Kevin Bacon. Who doesn’t love bacon? Their core value: Harnessing the kindness that connects us to make the greatest positive impact.

Partner with friends, family and the loves of your life to join a cause. What better way to make Valentine’s Day a day for everyone to LOVE?