Valentine’s Day 2021

Say you Care

We’ve all had a strange time this year so if you have loved ones in your life, take the opportunity to tell them how much you care and love them. And although you may be physically distanced from them at this time, keep them close in your heart while also reaching out with a phone call, a text or a Zoom call.

And even if you forgot to send a card that you meant to send, it’s not too late to maybe buy a box of chocolates and drive to someones home and leave them on their doorstep with a note, as a surprise.

Be kind to yourself

Additionally, be kind to yourself. Take it slowly and have a day for yourself. Start the day with a special breakfast and a warm drink and savor the flavors. Get out and walk in your favorite park - enjoy small pleasures like seeing the snowdrops popping up. And then unwind over dinner with a good glass of wine followed by a chocolate dessert. Rid your mind of negative thoughts and delight in the present. Find a good feelgood movie to watch or read your favorite book. Basically have a “You Day” this Valentine’s Day.

Art Heart Bombardment

In order to share a message of peace, positivity, hope and love, I flooded my instagram with images of “heart art”. It felt like the right time to do it given what we are going through and I hope it helps others stay upbeat and positive. This will end and we will be able to get on with our lives the way we used to.

But in the meantime, love is universal and love doesn’t have to change just because things around us are in flux. And if we feel a little “fragile”, know that there is always someone who cares and can help. Reach out…….someone will be there.

Hope

There is hope and a lot to be positive and optimistic about.

As you know my art work is neo-expressionist and I paint in reaction to what is going on around me. The news about the vaccine has given me great home and it spurred me to create this piece of work. The vibrancy of color in the piece reflects the hope and positivity that we can feel. So for today, I say be happy and most importantly LOVE!!

Share the love

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog today and if you like the sentiments or my art, please share the love and send on to others to read or share on your facebook or twitter. It would mean a lot to me!

And where ever you are in the world, have a great day!!