A Valentine's Message of Universal Love
by Adena M’lynn Soon the calendar will turn to February 14th, our world will be adorned with symbols of love—red hearts, chocolates, flowers, and heartfelt messages. These tokens of affection capture the essence of Valentine's Day, a time to celebrate the love that enriches our lives. Yet, the true spirit of Valentine's Day transcends these beautiful gestures, reaching into the depths of our humanity to touch the lives of those who might feel forgotten or alone. This Valentine's Day, let us broaden the scope of our love, extending our hearts to those who walk the shadowed paths of life. Imagine being a living, breathing red heart for those who have no one—the sick, whether in body or mind, the dying, and those who dedicate their lives to caring for them. Consider the profound impact of offering your love to a child without a family, to individuals without kin, to the many who navigate this world in solitude. You don't need grand gestures to convey this love. If the wor...