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So I changed my tactics and began
Submitted by parking on the left side with the
Jan Fowler expectation that I deserved to have a
Jan Fowler wonderful man soon enter my life and
Think of it. There’s no one else in the park on the right. Two months later I met
entire world exactly like us. No one else David. That was nearly fourteen years
happens to have the same combination of ago and he and I have shared valentine
looks, traits, goals, dreams, and love (and parking spaces) ever since.
talents. And yet we often find it easier to But I believe that by changing my
sing the praises of others than to accept thinking patterns and feeling deserving
and appreciate our own unique gifts and of the best I helped to lift limits that I had
talents. inadvertently placed on my life. Plus, I
But it’s important to love and accept breathed new life into my dreams
ourselves just the way we are, especially without giving in to battle fatigue.
in case we’re hoping to attract a love We must all live like we believe we
mate. And if that happens to be the case truly deserve the best and by expecting
we must first believe that we’re worthy the very best to show up in our life.
and deserving of loving attention from So since we have only one precious
someone because whenever we affirm life to live, why not love and
ourselves in that way we exude accept ourselves just the way we
confidence and have a better chance of are? Meaning it’s okay to buy a box of
manifesting our desires. chocolates tied with ribbon or to send
Have you ever noticed how easy it is roses to yourself on Valentine’s Day if
to love someone who displays a cheerful, we’re alone that year. One year I did
self-confident, upbeat, charismatic exactly that (but not any more) when I
attitude? People who love and accept was alone and had no one to share
themselves just the way they are tend to romantic love with. It made me feel
have more friends and admirers. They good!
also seem to shine in the work place And while we’re at it, let’s choose
because they recognize and take pride in the kind of people who think kindly Facts Related to February
their talents and abilities. Besides which, about themselves to be our friends. We
upbeat people tend to laugh more. should take pride in who we are and February is one of the most misspelled
People who love themselves come serve as models to others to love words in the English language.
across as very loving, generous, and kind; themselves, no matter where we all The first ‘r’ throws many writers off.
they express their self-confidence through happen to be in this mysterious cycle of The meaning translates to purification
humility, forgiveness, and inclusiveness. life. and cleansing, adapted from the Roman
Sanaya Roman Happy Valentines Day! ‘Festival of Purification’, and
I’ve heard it said that when we fall in muses pre-Spring rituals.
A 28 word poem by Eric Lies:
love with ourselves, we see the world Freezing cold winds, biting chlls, and
around us differently. I happen to agree. white snow fluffed hills
We should always be our own special Valentines day, oh how gay!
valentine, not that we can’t love others as presidents’ day is comin our way.
we love ourselves. February, sweet and small,
But by respecting ourselves, we’re Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book, greatest month of all.
The only month that has Leap Year.
better able to nurture good health and “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na- Photos shown top to bottom at right
wellness every day so that others will tional & international awards); winner of Gold reflect the gemstone of Amethyst and the
think we’re worthy of the best. It’s also Halo Award from the So.California Motion Pic- flowers are Primrose and Violets.
important to expect the very best to show ture Council for Outstanding Literary Achieve- The month of February celebrates Black
up in our lives. ment; winner of First Place Excellence in Jour- History, American Heart, National
Here is an example of how I once nalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Town & Chocolate Lovers, National bird-feeding,
Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; former
applied this expectation to my own life. television host & KSPA radio host of “Senior National Dental Health and many others.
Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day
One day many years ago, I decided to Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; speaker; Feb. 7 Super Bowl Sunday
embrace a new outlook and make a founder of Starburst Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) Feb. 10 Cream Cheese Brownie Day
conscious shift in my thinking when I (3) nonprofit which supports Redlands Drug Feb. 14 - St. Valentine’s Day
realized that I had developed the habit of Court. www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes Feb. 15 - Natinal Gumdrop Day
parking my car in the center of my double feedback and comments about her columns Feb. 16 - National Almond Day
and invites you to leave her a message on
car garage, thereby not allowing any her website or email Feb. 18 - Drink Wine Day
room for a second car. janfowlerusa@yahoo.com. Feb. 20 - National Cherry Pie Day
Feb. 28 - National Chili Day

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