Valentine’s
Day – a day numerous people all over the world utilise as a special day on
which to spoil their loved ones, and show their love. However, we find more and
more these days how the world around us has capitalised on this (as well as
other holidays in the year). We sometimes seem to lose sight of the fact that
we also don’t need one specific day to show our love and care to others, but in
fact, every day should be like Valentine’s Day for those we hold most dear.
This year I
had big plans for this Friday past. I planned on putting up this post too but
am glad I was too busy and never got around to it; because really, as I have
just said, is not necessary to express my feelings on just this one particular
day and be clichéd in doing so! So, now that I look back on what was a rather
eventful and rather ‘interesting’ evening, a few things have stood out for me.
My dear
sister and I, made plans to do something together this year as we are both currently
single. We went down to the beach to one of the bonfire parties they hold
periodically in tribute of various festivals and special occasions. We were so
keen. The beach is both of our favourite places to be, and under a full moon
rising, even more so and magical a place we could not resist to be. This past
week had brought about new stresses with it, things I learnt and experienced:
being deceived again by someone I did not expect this from – and this after I
was still getting over losing a best friend who did the same. Yet, I still had
an aura of positivity wrapped around me, and nothing was going to destroy the evening
I so looked forward to.
As I stepped
onto the cool, soft sands of the moonlit beach, I could hear the sound of drums,
music, laughter and merrymaking. The first voice which came to my ears was that
of my sister, my best friend, my twin soul. Joy filled my heart and for a
moment; I forgot about the doubts lingering in the dark corners of my mind.
Here I was home. Here, amongst those who love me dearly. Nothing else mattered.
Some friends of ours met us there, and in no time I found myself surrounded by
some of the most awesome and amazing souls I know. Even some new ones who I got
to connect with. What a pleasure, what awesome fun, and a good network of
friends to support each other on this special occasion. As the evening ensued,
I realised that even with things not working as we planned – even if we did not
end up with a special someone as many would've liked this day – none of that
mattered. I was surrounded by love, by the some of the great people I have been
blessed with.
After learning
a few truths over the weekend, by Monday I was over the hurt and frustration of
it all. I finally had come to grips with the situations my sister, myself and
two other friends had all been experiencing recently. I came to realise
something which I have learnt many times in my life: should you be single, remember
not to let it get you down. Do not for one second let any holiday or
celebration depress you if you find yourself standing on the path of life with
no partner by your side. For if you look around you just a little longer, a bit
more carefully, you will notice you are not alone at all. There, all around you
in a shroud of protection, a network of support; of love, care, upliftment and
positivity – are the ones who never leave your side.
And that’s
the greatest, most exceptional Valentine of all.
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