Just as the extension of the Spirit which accompanies the Christmas season lightens the struggles and heightens our kind acts during those portions of the year, likewise, when the Spirit of Valentine’s Day is extended at least by 27 days we have a tendency to be more loving and friendly for that extended period of time.
If I were in that philosophy class today, I would probably argue on the side of inanimate objects having the ability to reciprocate in very powerful ways. Therefore, it is an easy thing for me to express my love of cherry cream cheese pie and many other inanimate objects because of the warm and fuzzy feelings they fill me with.
I offer the following schedule only as a suggestion of some of those areas where we might practice love and friendship during this wonderful month of Love and Friendship. I know your personal calendars could be filled with many meaningful things to practice during the 28 days of February. Whatever will we do during leap year?
DAY 1 – Remembering with fondness the warmth of the sun and sweetness of rain freshened air which made gathering with friends and loved ones even more pleasurable.
DAY 2 – Remembering with a grateful heart the developmental years spent with parents who demonstrated love for one another and extended that love to their children.
DAY 3 – Remembering the marvelous learning years spent encouraging offspring through their tumultuous teens.
DAY 4 – Remembering the joyous hours filled with laughter, happiness and companionship with friends who filled life with abundance.
DAY 5 – Remembering the times spent with extended family filling my mind with lasting memories.
DAY 6 – Remember the innumerable classes where words and thoughts were shared with students and teachers.
DAY 7 – Remembering Spirit led moments which guided while countless lessons were prepared which would strengthen bonds of friendship and love.
DAY 8 – Remembering the times of inadequacies when Spirit inspired words were given in the very moment they were needed which linked friend spirit to friend spirit.
DAY 9 – Remembering the continual comfort and warmth of homes where were have advanced the feelings of love and friendship with family and friends.
DAY 10 – Remembering a life spent enjoying satisfying meals with loving company.
DAY 11 – Remembering a life filled with days where the hunger and thirst of a curious mind was satisfied by friends of years long passed.
DAY 12 – Remembering the romances of youth and the rush which accompanied the affirmation of true love.
DAY 13 – Remembering the struggles and accomplishments which bound two hearts as one in the pursuit of mastering the mysteries of marriage and parenting.
DAY 14 – Remembering to make this a day of appreciation for a special love which has filled one’s life with joy and fulfillment.
DAY 15 – Remembering those attributes which strengthen love and friendship with a determination to apply them more energetically in the future.
DAY 16 – Remembering the marvels of communication and travel which shorten distances between friends and loved ones.
DAY 17 – Remembering the blessing of having been able to extend the borders surrounding meaningful friendships.
DAY 18 – Remembering with gratefulness the concept of universal friendship instilled in our
souls.
DAY 19 – Remembering the contributions of past family and friends who have taken the time to record their thoughts about the world as they understood it in the days of their earthly sojourn.
DAY 20 – Remembering the overpowering feelings as inspired truths of friends who wrote as revelation was received are meekly read and haltingly understood.
DAY 21 – Remembering the days when universes were spanned as love was exchanged with a loving Heavenly Father during moments of sincere prayer.
DAY 22 – Remembering the friends who relate constant reminders of the fundamental goodness of strangers and acquaintances.
DAY 23 – Remembering the calmness and peace which comes as a gift from friends who have blessed all with their melodious music.
DAY 24 – Remembering the marvelous times spent watching friends who have paid the ultimate price to be able to demonstrate the wondrous capabilities of a well train body.
DAY 25 – Remembering the continual variety of vistas provided by a Creator who brought us the beautiful blues of the sea and the gorgeous greens of the meadows which were always enhanced when shared with friends and loved ones.
DAY 26 – Remembering with appreciation the magnificent variety of personality and gifts of those friends and loved one’s who make life a continual exciting adventure.
DAY 27 – Remembering a life filled with love and friendships.
DAY 28 – *
*I leave this day blank with the hope that you will write and share those parts of your life made more meaningful because they include experiences of `love and friendship…
