THIS VALENTINE"S DAY - LET US BE THE WORLD!

I have never been one who really got caught up with Valentine’s Day. I always like spontaneous little acts of love throughout the year -  that just seems more meaningful somehow.

Here in the retreat centre, I am not bombarded by the commercialism of Valentine’s Day that I would otherwise be subjected to mercilessly – which is a relief!  Now, I do not mean to come across as Ms. Scrooge because if Valentine’s Day makes people show that they love and care for others, well, then it is great! Better one day in the year than none at all…

For me 14 February will always be special because that is the day I first stepped foot into Divine Retreat Centre 13 years ago to attend a retreat– and my life has never been the same since! I still feel I received a Gift of Love from God to finally understand what I needed to prioritize and treasure in my life.

Besides giving gifts and having an expensive romantic dinner out, let us also think of doing an act of love to someone less fortunate – for whom just being able to survive another day safely is a great achievement.

I came across the remake of the “We Are The World” music video that was remixed in 2010 for Haiti. This Michael Jackson / Lionel Richie song is truly touching and I would like to believe it reflects the kind of person Michael Jackson was in his heart.

Let us not be stingy with our love and only show it one day of the year or to only shower it on those we know and care about. Let us make each day a Day of Love for someone –  even if it is stranger passing through a few moments in our life. Most of all, let us look beyond our comfortable lives and take a good hard look at our world and decide to be agents of change – you and I! Let our world be one powered by love and not hate or fear.

After all, we are the world! Let us all share our love  - it is something  our hearts will never run out of. Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Love is eternal”

(1 Corinthians 13:8)