Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, and the pressure is on to get the
right gift, wear the right clothes, and go out to just the right place.
Americans are expected to spend $17.02 billion this year on Valentine's Day, according to the
National Retail Federation.
Along with the fun and love that you’ll be able to experience, remember to celebrate your
relationship, and if you’re single, you.
A book that has helped me get joy out of each day is “Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your
Spirit and Dance With Life” by Charlotte Davis Kasl. It’s a terrific reminder not to continually
agonize over the past and fret about the future.
Her section on What Is Is, sticks in my mind and often gets me out of a dark spot. When
I’m lashing myself about something I did or something that happened to me or a loved one, I
remember Kasl’s advice. Don’t dwell on things that happen to you until they begin to
overwhelm you. Deal with them, let them go, and move on.
So happy Valentine's Day, dear readers, on this day of hearts and flowers. May it be a day of
great joy for you and your loved ones.
