All you need is...

LOVE, that's the theme today, and I feel it's a good one.

I think the most important thing about Love, and all it's varying degrees, is that it has to come from you First. We spend so much time tying to fill material and, emotional voids, that we forget to look at what we already have.
I would argue that 90% of the time, we already have within us what we seek in another person or those objects we seek comfort in. The other 10% just needs a bit of cultivating.

You have to go out and discover these things for yourself.
Being in a healthy relationship (any type of relationship), means that you are bringing something to the table, not just taking from it. Wouldn't you want to present the BEST possible you to that or those other people?


So my challenge to you dear reader is the following:

Figure out what lights you up inside, what brings you joy and utter happiness. When you know what is important then cultivate it, and that small light will become a beacon to others that share the same values, and interests. If you do this, I know You'll find yourself basking in the warm glow of Love.

Here are a few things that I love, I hope you will share some of your ideas with me and other readers.
XOXO
Happy Valentines Day, from the top, middle and bottom of my heart!

1- Food, I love preparing it, eating it and yes, even occasionally sharing it! Comfort food, gourmand or fast, Food makes me a happy girl!

2-Laughter, whether it's at myself, (which I do often, trust me), by myself or in the company of someone else, It is the quintessential cure for just about anything.

3-Music, god how it can change my mood in an instant! Live music, on my iPod, in a movie, it doesn't matter,the effect takes my breath away! I seem to be transported so effortlessly to another place, and my imagination can really set loose!

4-Dance- obviously goes hand in had with music. I am deeply affected by rhythm and beat, and a good song that gets you wanting to rip up the dance floor is an amazing thing! In another time I think being a choreographer would have been an amazing career choice!

5-Companionship, I am extremely social and thrive off of being around people. Here's the caveat, I am EXTREMELY timid! I suppose that will be something I will work on in 2010! But I am extremely fortunate to have amazing Family and Friends in my life! xoxo

last but not least
6-Affection, I grew up with an abundance of affection, and boy can it make a person feel good! I highly recommend, that the next time you see someone that you make those hello and goodbye hugs last just a few second longer. If that won't warm someones heart then, well ...... maybe food will :)