Wishing All of the Livfully Readers and Circles a Joyful, Vivacious Valentine's Day!

Hello to all of you on Valentine's Eve... and into Valentine's proper. I have put more effort into posts from previous years, and hopefully by Next Year, I'll have the posts numbered and switched over to a WordPress format. 'Til then, I wish each and every person a special day this February 14th. For those with a birthday on or near the 14th, hope you don't mind sharing and that the idea of love in the air in a kind, respectful, cool, friendly way makes your day all the nicer.

Same if you got married or are doing so this time of year. I happened to have done that a few decades ago...and at the time, it seemed the thing to do...and worked out mostly okay. I don't think having to be pressured to make a long term or lifelong commitment makes as much sense as it may have long ago. Ideally people would have support teams to help them 'do their homework' and help them pace any big changes or decisions in their lives with a framework of 6 months to a few years or more... 

Not to dismiss the importance of commitment or even religious and social factors, but somehow I think we need more options clearly discussed...the legalities, the physical and social expectations to either contribute financially or figure out ways to live on one income or even with two or more people working, to figure out how to live sustainably, reasonably and really give a lot more thought to child-rearing as part of a social group so no parent or set of parents feels overburdened with the 24/7-365 requirements of caregiving.

Even pregnant moms and expectant fathers or mothers (those who are partners of the pregnant mom or are in partnership of some kind with a surrogate mom or even donor dad) deserve a lot of support on many levels, from practical help and talk lines and forums to other ongoing consistent support...Is that too much to ask in our modern world?

Maybe specific videos online, podcasts and more exist, yet likely plenty of people could use help securing access to computers and cell phones. Keeping all the bells and whistles going when transitioning in life or in the world (moving, jobs, big events, having a child, having another child, blending families, separating and starting over, not to mention a-g-i-n-g and not necessarily having endless energy...) can take a toll.

Okay now I should really find a way to get back to a cheerful Valentine's Day message... maybe good dreams will come your way..and feel free to have some magical moments however your day may seem to be going 'on its own.'

Many say 'we're making all of this up' so why not dream some happy dreams, some lovely connections and more? I will aim to get to a talk on The Course In Miracles (and have seen marianne.com who is very inspring.) I will also try to listen to Jarrad Hewett's talk on the 14th... and maybe help a friend and visit with some senior citizens who will be serenaded and chime right in. The golden years are not that far away and it's very cool to connect with those in that period of life early and often. 'til then sweethearts, stay positive and pleasant with what gifts come your way or you choose to pursue... Take a few deep breaths of gratitude and relaxation and see how much sweeter life can be, one experience and breath at a time.