Valentine’s Day is this week – ah, the day of love. I’m more interested in a little self love on Valentine’s Day so I have one question.
Why do we need one day a year to really focus on love?
Focusing On Love Every Day
My beliefs have changed over the years (I’m sure yours have, too) and here’s something I live by:
We are all connected.
In talking with a friend of mine the other day, she said something that really spoke to me. She said, “when you love yourself and practice real self-care, that goes out into the universe and helps everyone else, too.”
Today, I’d like to share a little bit of love and send all sorts of good vibes out into the universe. This is an excerpt from the Beautiful You Manifesto written by Rosie Molinary. You can read the entire manifesto – which is amazing – on the Beautiful You page at Scented Balance.
practice radical self-acceptance.
you are already worthy. you are always enough.
embrace your total wellness – your body, soul and mind guide you through this life.
you must take care of you. you teach other people how to treat you.
never forget that you have the right and responsibility to quit anything that hurts you.
What strikes me the most is the sentence about practicing radical self acceptance. Honestly, I never really thought about self love and self acceptance until I actually started writing down the words that I say to myself.
whoo…
Yes, I’ve written about radical self love and self acceptance several other times. But it bears repeating as many times as it takes for women (in particular) to realize we are so much more than what society would have us believe.
Today, during this week of Valentine’s Day, take a look inward and see how you can love yourself just a little bit more. How about focusing on treasured friendships (especially your gal pals) instead of the hype?
I’ve always thought that Valentine’s Day is incredibly high-pressure and overblown. Romantic love can be fleeting and messy and for some, Valentine’s Day is miserable.
For the few people in my life that I dearly love – I let them know as often as possible. Otherwise, it becomes just like the day after Christmas – everything goes back to normal and the cease-fire ends.
I’ve created a beautiful blend for practicing self love.
Self Love Blend
- 5 drops Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
- 3 drops Neroli Petitgrain Co-Distill (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
- 2 drops Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorium)
- 2 drops Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
- 10 mL Jojoba Wax
- 10 mL roller bottle
Combine all ingredients and roll on your heart area three times daily.
In the next few days, I have a new line of aromatherapy roller ball scents making their debut specifically for Chakra care. I’ve paid particular attention to the heart Chakra which is the center of love for yourself and others.
To celebrate friendships, I’m hosting a Galentine’s Day Get Together on February 13th from 7 – 9 PM at my newly renovated and oh-so-beautiful studio.
I want you to feel a warm welcome when you step into my studio and the first 10 Galentines will each receive a sample of the Heart Chakra blend. #galentinesday
I want each one of you to know how beautiful you are – inside and out. To each of you – you’re amazing with your own special gifts and I’m honored that you’ve chosen to be a part of my community.
Many thanks, blessings and much love to you always!
Melissa