May you

Smile with affection at your reflection in the mirror.

Stand in awe of the sun as it sets, stimulating a palette of colors across the sky.

Reach out to another person who seems lonely or sad or simply in need of a friend.

Open your mind to hear the opposing views of others.

Find a way to dance, sing and play each day.

Accept gifts and help from others.

Hold the hand of a child and the hand of an elder.

Laugh with complete abandon.

Feel happy and valued and loved.

Hug someone spontaneously.

Praise others lavishly.

Encourage, support and open opportunities for others.

Feel gratitude for the goodness of each day.

Tell others unabashedly that you love them.

Share your talents and recognize your contribution.

Yes, these are what I wish for you on this day of celebration of love. They are, after all, what love is all about.

May Every Day be a Day of Love!

Bonnie Fatio

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Who is most present in your life?  Who is always there for you?  Who is your best friend?

The heart drawn in the sand has no name in it.  It is waiting for the name of your best friend.  You probably have answered the questions with the name of someone near and dear to you.  Most of us have.

I challenge you to look at the heart differently though, and answer the questions with your own name.  –  Because you are the most important person in your life.  And before others can fully appreciate and love you, and before you can truly love someone else, you need to love yourself.

You are the one constant in your life, the one person who is always with you.  No matter where you go, there you are!

Make this Valentine month a time of reconnecting with yourself, enhancing your age esteem, appreciating your qualities, and lighting your life with love that begins within you, for you!

Bonnie Fatio