Valentine's Day

I know many of my single friends out there feel the way I do about Valentine's Day. There was a time I felt like was on the edge of a big circular crowd, struggling to see what was going in the middle.  There was a longing to climb over people and just see what was happening, see what I was missing.

Now my thoughts are not so much about what I'm missing but about what I have.  My Father once told me he felt I was "unlucky" in love.  Perhaps.  Maybe I have been unlucky in "Romantic" love.  I have made up for it though in the love of family, my little dog and friends.  It is a permanent kind of love, not a fleeting love or a smothering love but a love that changes over time, grows with you and is always there for you when you need them.

If you find that kind of love "romantically" you are truly blessed, but it is out there even for those of us who are single.  One of the tests of a great friendship is when you haven't seen each other for months or even years and when you come face to face, it is as though no time has passed at all.  There is much to catch up on, but there are no hard feelings or resentments.  I don't think you could do that in a marriage...well, if you could, it wouldn't be much of marriage.

When you live in the present moment (or try to) beauty becomes more distinguished.  Colours are brighter, silence only broken by birds chirping and creeks trickling while walking in the woods.  Natural sounds are love and bring great peace to those who really listen.

So don't feel lonely...feel alive!  Love comes in many disguises.

Thank you to all my friends who have posted messages or tried to post messages to my blog.  I am still ironing out a few problems with the blog but hope to get it solved soon.  I value your comments and always look forward to hearing from you.  Much Love, Linda Grace XX