Cathy Rigg | Writer
Cathy Rigg | Writer
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Valentine gifts, broken hearts, and being a love distributor

Feb 13, 2018 | god & grace | 3 comments

These are words that arrived in my inbox from my girl crush, Jen Hatmaker, and even though I know I’m breaking at least a hundred million copyright and digital good manners rules I’m going to take them and share them right here right now.

(If Jen ever gets a hint of this I hope I get an “at a girl” and not a “cease and desist.” They are words the whole wide world needs to hear.)

Quick reminder to any of you that feel a little blah about Valentine’s Day: this is an invented day to sell chocolate. If you are single (or newly single) or struggling in your relationship or missing someone or married to someone who isn’t thoughtful or divorced or just in a sad place this year: don’t you dare let V Day get in your head. Be in charge of your own story. “A day for love” means you can love anything and anyone in any way you want. Call your BFF. Book a massage. Cook a killer dinner and invite some friends over. Grab your kids and watch a funny movie with pizza. Write some love notes to your mom and dad. Tackle five Random Acts of Kindness. Don’t let the tail wag the dog. You are loved and worthy of love and lovable and a love distributor. You own this day as much as anyone. 

 

VALENTINE’S DAY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A DUMPSTER FIRE.

 

(What. She. Says.)

 

So if you’re feeling a little down, or a lot filled up, celebrate V Day with a dose of Jen Hatmaker. Then go distribute some love!

 

Jen’s book Of Mess and Moxie
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3 Comments

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    Sharon on February 14, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    Amen!!! I have never been a fan of VDay, either.

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    Wiley McCarthy on February 14, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Love this! Have never been a fan of Valentine’s Day, regardless of relationship status. Be a love distributor–how great is that?

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      Cathy on February 14, 2018 at 10:45 am

      My reaction, exactly! Thanks, Wiley.

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