celebrate love

As much as I might love this day, there’s a certain sadness about Valentine’s Day. I think the thought of a day dedicated to love scares some people shitless… so they revert to dubbing the entire day “a bunch of bullshit.” I know more people that hate Valentine’s Day than people that love it. I can only wonder whether it’s because of some of these people that even more people despise Valentine’s Day. And to all of these people, I’d like to say, stop with all the Love Day hatred! There’s so much people have to say about why Valentine’s Day is so stupid. You’d figure that anyone in their right mind would have no problems with such a day being in existence. But, no. Some people might say that Valentine’s Day is nothing more than generic- a holiday for everyone, invented by an overly sentimental person, dedicated to wasting your money away on your significant other in order to supposedly show them how much you care. But since when have people dreaded having to show their love? Shouldn’t we instead dread showing hatred? Is it the money? Because showing your love doesn’t mean having to shower your girlfriend with flowers and chocolate. (And if by chance, this is what it means to your girlfriend, then I’m sorry but you’ve found the wrong girl.) Showing love should be the most natural and simple thing one can do. (And if you need me to instruct you how, then I’m sorry but you’re not really in love.) Valentine’s Day is no obligation, my friends. It should be looked at as an excuse- another excuse to drop whatever it is you do on a regular basis and focus on loving. Some people like to say that Valentine’s Day is great for couples, but for those without a significant other, Valentine’s Day is a mere reminder of just how alone one is in this world. You know why this excuse is lame? Because you shouldn’t let someone else’s happiness be the cause of your own pain. If you see a couple acting especially in love today, can’t you just be happy for them? Remind yourself that someday, you’ll know that kind of love. And until then, don’t let those who are lucky enough to have reached that point bring you down just by being happy together. Because Valentine’s Day was not just meant for lovers… celebrate the love you have for your family, for your friends, for the environment, for food, for music, for God… for anything. Take a look around you… love is everywhere. And to that, you may say that hate is everywhere, too. But if ever there was a day to see the love in this world and not the hate, please let it be today.