I see everyday as a magnificent day to express Love. With that being communicated I am always up for treating myself to extra beautiful care, also as a salute to this special day.
You know the expression to be your own very best boyfriend or girlfriend. I celebrate with expressing love for myself, with gestures that make me feel special.
I am treating myself to a run in the deep luscious forest. This is a treat I give as a gift to myself almost everyday. It’s a magical feeling to surround myself with the wisdom of nature. To feel the presence of the trees. To feel the air against my skin. To feel into my body as I move. I’m a huge fan of the outdoors. Some of my favorite pastimes are hiking and camping. Being barefoot in nature and really connecting.
Another way I express my love for myself is going to the beauty parlor. I adore a well pampered body. Massages, manicures, pedicures. Make up, perfumes – nourishing and decorating myself in beautiful ways. This is a something I very consciously indulge in while doing my research in a new location as a journalist. You get interesting peaks into the local consciousness and ways of viewing the world while at the beauty parlor.
I recently saw an interview with Dolly Parton and I smiled, lovingly recognizing myself in her. What a great lady she is. She is always truly friendly and respectful towards herself and toward others. She is open with that she adores expressing herself in a variety of creative ways, like singing, writing music and performing. She is open yet private, keeping healthy boundaries with what she shares and what not. Such a force for good in this world.
Parton is also so authentic in expressing how she enjoys glitter and sparkle, luscious hair, exquisite make up, expressive shine. The joy of decorating yourself in a way that makes you feel beautiful. I share that same joy.
Another great way I love to show love is by doing something just for the fun of it. Not needing it to lead to something productive. Like laying out a jigzaw puzzle – for example looking into one of the vintage ones that I collect.
How do you celebrate Love today? What do you do to make yourself feel special?
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