Valentine’s Day .

A red rose, a gaily wrapped gift, chocolates , candies and cake. A moonlit dinner, a kiss under the stars, a declaration of undying love, on the this the most romantic day.

Cupid’s arrow drawn and ready, finding its mark at random. bringing together lovers, young and old , matched and mismatched. Some for a lifetime, others for a moment. until the magic lasts.

The celebration of love so materialistic, a thriving business for all . A strange attraction, an attachment, developed by emotions most complex, is Love. Can it be boxed, can it be bottled, can it be wrapped and tied with a ribbon?

The pure selfless love of a parent, that transcends all heartbreak and disappointments. The romantic, passionate love of a spouse ,grows platonic over the years .The trusting love of a child and the kinship shared by friends. A many faceted emotion it is .

Nurtured by words and actions, held strong by trust and belief, love grows. Sometimes pure, fierce and strong. But not always positive or healthy, it can be selfish and addictive. Unrequited love, the plot of many a tale of sorrow and unconditional love, though a myth, we enjoy from our four legged friends.

Today I acknowledge that the greatest love of all is the love of the Divine for His creation, and as we all crave for love, let us understand that the easiest to achieve, is the love for oneself . So this Valentine’s Day, I choose to party with Me, Myself and I .