Have you ever sent yourself a valentine? Today is a good day to remember what you love about yourself. Here are a few of mine.

Thanks for being honest when it would have been easier to live a lie.

Thanks for being kind when it wasn’t required.

Thanks for staying open even when my heart was breaking.

Thanks for an imagination that is always ready to dream a new dream.

Thanks for the freedom gained by forgiving myself and others.

Thanks for keeping the faith when it felt all was lost.

Thanks for choosing love when fear would have been easier.

Take time this Valentine’s and say thank you to yourself.  You deserve it!

Until next time, be the light the world needs and stay in love for all!

Joffre McClung is the author of two books, How Learning to Say Goodbye Taught Me How to Live ( Kirkus Indie Reviews “Heartfelt reflections on the lessons and strength to be gained from grief and loss….A thoughtful think piece.”) and The Heart of the Matter ( A Workbook and Guide to Finding Your Way Back to Self-Love) due out in spring of 2017.