I believe I’ve written a post like this in the past. A post talking about how Valentines Day has become so commercialized that its no longer a near expectation, but a definite expectation that gifts must be exchanged.
This is along with birthdays, Christmas, and anniversaries. That doesn’t even include the holidays where consumerism drives parents to buy their kids chocolate eggs, dollar store toys that last only a few days or the even the dread school supplies.
Yet still, I like holidays. I like the idea of family and friends coming together to celebrate mutual likes such as Easter egg hunts or even stretch the idea to Superbowl Sunday and what not.
But Valentines Day? I think many of us need to actually reflect and give more love to ourselves then others. I’m guilty of often giving the best advice, and the most comfort to loved ones. I tell them to be patient when they are going through tough times. This too will pass. You’re doing great things. You’re wonderful and strong.
Then I start to struggle and all I hear in my head is negative thoughts and belittling myself. How did I let myself get this low? Why did I say those things?
This Valentines Day, I think we all need to give ourselves more love.
Because self love, should be top priority.
With love,
NR
Norma Rrae 
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