Every Day Feels Like Valentine’s Day♡
It might make you want to look away when someone of my generation—who could easily be a grandparent— says this, but honestly, that’s how I feel every day.
That being said, it’s not about the romantic, lovey-dovey kind of love between a man and a woman. Rather, it’s about living a life filled with love and gratitude.
I know that might sound a bit abstract or even exaggerated, and I understand that some people might feel resistant to such expressions.
I have lived abroad for many years, yet I am neither mentally tough nor a high-achieving career woman. For me, carrying the weight of anxiety and loneliness would have been devastating. That’s why, during a particularly difficult period a few years ago, I wished for a world filled with love, gratitude, security, and joy.
As my child was about to leave the nest, I realized that, for me, it wasn’t about enjoying the freedom of being single. Instead, I saw that my true desire was to meet an ideal partner and build an ideal relationship. That moment of realization was when my true journey of creation began.
Now, I can’t feel anything but deep gratitude for my husband, who has been co-creating this world with me ever since.
I am not the type of person who constantly gives, but I also know that a relationship where one simply receives without giving back has its limits when it comes to happiness.
However, when you open yourself up to receiving, you naturally begin to experience the joy of giving, and the energy of happiness continues to flow.
Once you shift into this world, instead of asking “What should I do?”, it’s enough to simply be aware of “What might stop this flow?”.
Because in this space, you no longer need to do anything to be loved.
Due to the time difference, we celebrated Valentine’s Day a day later than Japan, and this morning, my husband gave me a card.
Since restaurants are usually packed on this day, we don’t do anything special. Besides, we’ve already had three date nights this week, and he has already given me gifts. In America, it’s common for men to give chocolates, flowers, or gifts to women, so you can see heartwarming scenes all around.
His card was filled with his signature rhythmic, poetic message, expressing his love, gratitude, and joy in spending time together. It also included inside jokes that only the two of us understand, which made me burst out laughing!
Humor isn’t always aligned at first, but over time, as you spend more moments together, you start to share the same sense of humor.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s also a day to express love and gratitude to family and loved ones. At school, children exchange cards with friends and teachers, making it a day of appreciation and kindness.
Some people might feel, "I don’t have anyone to celebrate with, and that makes me lonely." But perhaps, within that loneliness lies an opportunity—a chance to discover what you truly desire.