Valentine's Day- loaded with expectations- love, affection, expectations- oh yeah, I already said that! I will leave the expectation part out of today's post. I expect (pun intended) the imagination does not have to stretch far to capture how 'expectation' intertwines with Valentine's Day. (You just need a 10 year old with a definite idea of what kind of Valentine Cards are needed for his classmates to test expectations to the limit.)
How about the unexpected. The unexpected which brings the beauty of a surprised look, a tender smile, sheer joy, deep gratitude, a spreading of warmth through the heart.
I woke up this morning to a scene of white beauty-it gave me pause and much to be grateful for. Thick, white snow- picture perfect. And, a driveway full due to the ever diligent snowplow! I could tell from my vantage point the snow was of the snowman making nature- heavy and wet.
I stood for a moment undecided. Should I just don my winter gear and shovel before getting ready for work, or get ready for work and pretend it is not really there?
I chose the latter.
After getting ready for work and shoosing children out the door to the bus, I did a double take. No, my eyes were not deceiving me- the driveway was free and clear! The banks around my driveway had the look of a snowblower! A very kind neighbour! Not only did he do my driveway, but he did the driveways of the neighbour on both sides of me. This man will have 100-fold good fortune coming his way times 3 over!
Being single, with children at home and no beau, I had no expectations for flowers or chocolate. I had an inkling I would be the recipient of beautiful homemade cards via the kids. But the thought of having some flowers to brighten my day- I will not lie- it flicked through my mind and was released into the universe. I went back to the office after lunch to find two beautiful carnations! My heart raced with anticipation! Did I have a secret admirer? Not exactly. Our head office sent 2 carnations to all the women in the office. It made my day!
I had a wonderful fun evening planned for the kids. I usually work on Monday nights, but took the evening off so I could spend time with them. Their beautiful cards made me cry!
After I got them to bed I started to clean up. I came across a box which had arrived today in the mail- forgotten in all the activity. I opened it up and found the 3rd surprise of the day.
"You Can Heal Your Life" dvd from Louise Hay, Hay House. How did I get this? I mused. Oh, yes. I had signed up for Hay House Radio and decided to take the year membership. The dvd must have been a gift.
A perfect Valentine's Day Gift. Love is all there is. Its all about love. Love yourself and heal the world. Love, forgiveness...Gregg Braden spoke of a quote by Mark Twain "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
How beautiful is that! How delicate forgiveness is.
I have followed Louise Hay and many of the people in the dvd. No matter. Hearing the messages is an incredible reminder about who we are and what we are truly capable of.
I was so inspired by the message in the movie, I sat down and wrote up affirmations on coloured construction paper. I then taped them to the walls in my kids rooms and on the mirror in the bathroom.
- I deeply love and accept myself!
- I love you!
- I deserve the best and I accept it now
- I have unlimited potential
- I am grateful for all the blessings in my life and all I am about to receive
I can't wait until they wake up tomorrow! I saved one - to keep handy for me- "I resolve all conflicts with love!" I will just flash it at them as needed! hahahah
I did not think about this until a few minutes ago, but, I think next Valentine's Day I am going to try to get as many people as possible to take a 1 minute of silence and in the silence, send out love to the world. Followed by a pledge to do this every day until next Valentine's Day. Can you Imagine? if we all did this? Why wait, if it is still Valentine's Day, take a minute!
My wish for you is a day of unexpected, joyous surprises!
Love and All Good Things,
The Peaceful Matriarch
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