Happy Valentines Day!
I know, I would appear to be into super cliche blog subjects. In fact, I was sitting here trying to write a sarcastic tweet about the bountiful-ness of Valentine blogs when I thought to myself, hmmm, I could add my own thoughts to this word dump. They might not be brilliant, but then, not many of the things I've read today have been. Here goes:
I read a lot of blogs today. They all had some advice to give. Most of this advice can be summed up in this: If you have a significant other, good for you, if you don't, use this day to pamper yourself.
You don't have to tell me to love myself.
You don't have to tell me to buy myself chocolate.
I already do those things.
I already put myself first.
Thanks for the suggestions but I don't think buying myself chocolate is going to solve any problems.
You see, whether my self-esteem is low or high, I don't have to put an effort into putting myself first.
Problems (sins) don't bloom because we're so busy loving others, but they definitely grow because we're so busy loving ourselves.
'Me-Thinking' and the 'Do what makes you happy' philosophy are exactly what will occur if I choose to love myself in the way you're suggesting. It might be okay for one February 14th, but if I'm honest, there is no way that it will just stop after one day. These things are satisfying and enjoyable... at least for a little while, but they wont last.
Sex-trafficking.
Abortion.
Divorce.
So many forms of brokenness occur as the result of us loving only ourselves and forgetting that we need to love others.
I was talking with a friend last week and made the comment that when I look back on the past couple years I can see that many of my decisions were made because I thought they would make me happy. This was not a positive realization for me so her reaction took me by surprise. She congratulated me. Yeah, way to go me, give a big ol cheer for selfishness.
No. Guys, we seriously need to stop acting like selfishness is a good thing.
It's not okay.
Singleness is not an excuse.
Happy Valentines Day!
I like this. Three of the four classes I tutor for had disgusting, sugar-filled, self-centered parties with cheesy crafts (although, if you're a mom that planned them and you're reading this, they were cute). One class, however, made fleece blankets for kids in Mexico as their craft. I thought it was a great way to celebrate love...by loving those who need it! :)
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