We have all been thru’ valentines’ day this week. I am sure all of you here have a story of your own to share about this. I have mine too. I preferred cash over a rose that cost 150.
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, has its Origin as a Western Christian feast day honouring martyred saints named Valentinus. It is celebrated annually on February 14 as a significant cultural and religious feast day. It is not a public holiday in any country.
The custom of sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts originated in the UK.
In Norfolk, a character called ‘Jack’ Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person. The enigmatic Mr or Mrs Valentine disappears into thin air after knocking at the door and dropping off their gifts. It is unclear when this mystery figure first emerged but children are as likely as adults to receive a visit. This is the only surviving Norfolk ritual,
With concentrated marketing effort, Valentine’s Day is recognised now as a commercial celebration of romance and romantic love. Valentine’s Day celebrations did not catch on in India until around 1992. It was spread due to dedicated programs in commercial TV and radio channels, love letter competitions and the explosion of the valentine card industry. This has caused a sharp change in how people display their affection in public.
Love – Love encompasses a variety of different emotional and mental states, typically strong and positive. It can be ranging from the deepest interpersonal affection to the simplest of pleasures.
Conquer – Conquering is to overcome and take control of a place or people by force. This is synonymous with triumph, overpower or overthrow, subdue or subjugate
I see Love conquers all as an oxymoron. Oxymoron is two words used together that have exactly the opposite meanings.
The recent movie Padmavath was about love conquering all …. at what cost!
In fact, in a few cases Love is not able to conquer minor personality differences between a couple.
In a lot of cases, Love is not able to handle financial stress a couple may have in their relationship.
In majority of cases, Love cannot do anything if a couple is unable to communicate with each other properly.
And in almost all the cases, Love is not enough to help someone overlook the betrayal that comes with infidelity.
I haven’t experienced any of these personally. Do I thank Love for that ?
I have been loved, and loved unconditionally.
I have been loved profoundly and insanely for everything I am and not what I can or cannot offer the person who loves me back.
Can love be given or can it be earned ? Can love find you or can you achieve love?
I believe that love is one and all of these.
It cannot be confined. It can’t be faked.
It can however be given and shared. It can be contagious at times.
When you stumble upon it, you need to grab it and enjoy it.
Love is like a hug and a kiss, you need to share it to enjoy it.
Love is not restrictive to people. It can also be for things, places and experiences.
We experience it in everyday life but more often than not seem not to notice it.
I noticed love in the form of gratitude for my domestic help this morning when she came earlier than usual especially when there was a pile of dishes.
I fell head over heals in love with Dhruva, my 3 year old nephew when he explored the adventure of a sleepover with me a few weeks ago.
I have experienced love from my mother-in-law When I was sick and in bed, she was treating me with solicitude, bringing me cups of tea, and handing me tissues all day.
As important as where Love comes from, it is equally important where it goes and who you share it with.
