I would like to suggest that we have a choice as to how we experience this time of the year. I know it is difficult not to buy into the culture perspective that is consistently presented to us. Friends, coworkers, neighborhood acquaintances, church groups, volunteer associations, single groups are only a begininng lists of some of possible connections we can make during this season. Once you make this important psychological switch, all sorts of opportunities for involvement present themselves. Also, keep in mind, that for most of us, the holidays only represent in reality 3-4 days.
Adulthood is an opportunity to redesign holiday traditions.
And yet, year after year, adults continue to repeat the same traditions and experience hoping to catch that magic and end up feeling disappointed instead. Begin by making a choice to create a new experience based upon who you are today, not upon years past. A Guide to Doing Valentine's Day Right Valentine's Day is that special day when people traditionally display their love for one another. We want to present our partner with something unique that somehow sets this day apart from others during the year. However, I would like to suggest that we give time and attention to our relationships throughout the year, and not just on this one day.