Treat Yourself this Valentine's Day ♥

Valentine's Day originated in Roman times; on February 15th, they celebrated a festival of Lupercalia, a ceremony of fertility. As this was a Pagan celebration, the Pope Gelasius decided to rename it as a Christian feat day, and the 14th of February was henceforth known as St. Valentine's Day. There were at least three St Valentines in early Christian times... So basically, Valentine's Day is a great mystery based upon the celebration of our bodies being able to bring life... 

Today, Valentine's Day is kind of shoved in our faces right from the off; as soon as we reach January, there's red roses everywhere and posters telling us what we should buy to show someone we love them. But really, we don't need just one day to show people we're loved, we can do it any and every day we see fit... You don't need to buy them the perfect present for them to know how much they mean to you. 

Another thing that comes along with Valentine's Day is so many people feeling as though they should have the perfect partner... No.

Take today for you. Fall in love with yourself. Wonder at the world, and your place in it. We are tiny in comparison to the universe, but you are significant. You have a place here. Marvel at how lucky you are to be alive, and at what this world has. 

There are some amazing species on this earth, and you have the power to become one of them. You're made of the same atoms as the stars and the sand and the tallest of trees and you are wonderful. 

Appreciate yourself. You're so much stronger than you think you are, you can do anything if you truly believe it. You have the means of walking the earth and seeing the greatest of sights. 

Take today for yourself. Run yourself a bath, take a walk to your favourite place, eat that yummy-looking cupcake. Today, do whatever makes you happy, make your body feel loved. 

Today isn't about who is loving you. It's about you loving you, and knowing just what you're capable of achieving.