Will You Be Mine? Happy Valentines Day.

Happy Valentines Day to all my little Blogentine Sweethearts!

As I reflect about my experiences related this day set aside for lovers, I am reminded about the true story of Valentines Day, as told my my favorite Aunt. 

When I was very young, around 7, I remember watching my Aunt Norma as she applied a heavy coat of make up.  I gazed in amazement as she skilfully applied the different layers and colors, like an artist painting a canvass. "What are you doing Auntie"? I asked, "Oh sweetie I am putting on my war paint"!  She laughed and I giggled.  It is important to note here that my aunt was 1/2 Cherokee or Choctaw, depending on who you believed!  Therefore I didn't really know how to respond or feel about what she said.  In my tender imagination it was not difficult for me to see her on horseback, with a knife in one hand and a big sack in the other going out to catch the man of her dreams! 

She then explained to me that for our people, Valentines Day was extremely close to a day of celebration that acknowledged the return of longer days, more wildlife and thankfulness to a Deity of the harvest.  It was customary in our tradition to use this day to visit the sick, lonely or grave sites of those buried over the winter.  No one ever felt lonely on this day, because you would not have time to do so.  There was always someone to see or someone at your door to see you.  She told the story of how when the organized religion began to settle around our ancestors, they began to strongly encourage that we merge with their holidays.  She explained that while our celebration was on the 15th of February, the church honored a martyred 3rd century Saint on the 14th.  So as often was the case, we ceased our celebration and acclimated to the church's date. 

And today, I know many people, male and female who see the day as one of dread, loneliness or even warfare.  For those of you who have been in the dating community you know it can feel like you've been in battle!

For this day I want to encourage you.  First to know that you are not alone, there is someone who loves you and is thinking about you right now.  In times past I felt that the only one who loved me was a 3 lb chihuahua...and you know what...at that time it was all I needed, though I wanted more, I asked the universe to send me love and that is exactly what happened. 

I want to share with you a short meditation to use to help focus your own intent and petition the universe to send you the love you desire. 

1.  On Valentines Day, always have a white candle burning
2.  Wear Red or Pink as able
3.  Before you go to bed tell those around you that you love them.  This could be your pet, your plants or yourself.  Do so with sincerity and grace.
4.  Tell your Deity of your desire for your love.  Be specific and be confident in your request.
5.  Offer thanks and then appreciate and honor the rest you will take, as when your love does enter your life those long nights of rest may be a memory <wink>.

Always know my friends that you are not alone and there are still good times to be had.  And remember I am here for you if you have questions or concerns.

Many Blessings

Andrew