Friends, in the landscape of our lives, the second week of the shortest month of February brings the energy of St. Valentine’s day. In our culture, Valentine’s Day can stir up all kinds of emotions. It can make us feel lonely or less than, deeply ambivalent, valued or held. I’m curious about the origins of how a love-fest in midwinter emerged—and why it’s transformed into an occasion to equate the expression of love with spending money. Is there another way to experience it?
