Happy Valentine’s Day! to you, whether
you’re in a romantic relationship or not.

Because, while this may be a day dedicated
to Cupid, candy, and Hallmark cards, it’s also
a time to remind ourselves that every kind of
relationship is special.

Why?

Because it’s only in our relationships . . . in our
connections to others . . . that we can challenge
ourselves to grow beyond our own natural and
necessary and innocent narcissism. Concern and
care for our own well-being must come first.

And then, when you make concern and care for
others a priority, the challenge is on to open
yourself to take in and respect the value of
others - no matter who they are or how different
from you they may be.

Judith remembers being on a psychological study
tour of the Soviet Union, as it was called then.
And the group was taken to an outdoor market in the
Muslim city of Samarkand in Central Asia, which
was founded in 700 BC (for you history buffs!).

As she got off the bus she noticed an elderly man
seated on the ground against a white stucco wall.
His dark face, heavily lined and discolored, supplied
the canvas for his front teeth . . . they were gold . . .
and glittering in the sunlight.

Her first response was to turn away, repelled by the
differences. But a voice inside said, “No, that is
also you. Look again.”

When she did, he was now beautiful. Nothing had
changed in his appearance. Only this time, Judith’s
perception included the awareness that she was not
separate from him - that they were connected. And
that through their differences they were each
expressing the One-ness that exists in all life
on this planet.

So, as you enjoy all the hearts and flowers, add a
deeper dimension to what it means to celebrate love
today. Notice how every person you see is expressing
their own special aspect of the One-ness we all
share.

And then we’d appreciate knowing your experiences.
So we ask that you please post a response below.

That way our new Free To Be Fabulous Blog will
include how you are fabulous in your own right . . .
right from the start!

 

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