Traditionally, Valentine's Day was all about lovers and their creative ways of celebrating how much they love each other. However, the day has become a celebration of love, not only between lovers but also, between family members, friends, schoolmates, co-workers, teachers and pupils and any other person-to-person relationship. So, why not include our relationship with life? With our lives sometimes topsy-turvy and always busy, it's no wonder we fall out of love with the divine gift of life. If your relationship with life has gone sour, try the following suggestions to help you fall with love in life all over again.
Revisit the old things.
It is possible to go home again. You can and you should. Granted, you may not want to live there but surely, you can reconnect with what was wonderful then and re-institute the aspects that are still significant. What's old can always be new again with a fresh perspective and an open heart. Imagine what gems you can discover. It's an adventure in the past which may hold just the sliver of information and spark of inspiration to entice you to fall in love with life again.
Revitalise
discontinued
practices or rituals.
Sometimes when love wanes, you could place the blame squarely on the shoulders of discontinued practices or rituals - those little things you enjoyed doing when you had a few hours of free time all to yourself. It might be dabbling with paint, writing, gardening, a long, leisurely drive, sewing a new dress, wiling away a couple of hours lost in our favourite music. Revitalise the activities that thrilled you and your love for life will stir once more.
Rein in new ideas.
Often, the same-old, same-old stuff lose their shine and make a relationship heavy and boring. Think of some new and interesting ways to add some zest and sizzle to the humdrum of your daily rhythm. Throw in a little dazzle and sparkle to the dull exterior of your life. Ask friends who are falling over themselves enjoying life, to give you some tips for spicing up yours.
Refocus your
attention on the
positive possibilities.
The overwhelming realities of day-to-day living can cause you to lose sight of what is truly important and beneficial to a sustained love of life. It is easy to fall out of love with life, when you focus all your attention on the negative circumstances around you and the negative emotions which they stir within. Re-train your eyes to see through the fog of troubles, mounting pressures, burdensome demands and ongoing responsibilities and you will love life again, as you focus on the blessings in each day and the positive possibilities in the future.
Renew your
commitment to
engage with life in a more meaningful and mindful way.
While each relationship is different, commitment is one of the things they all need to survive the pressures of everyday life. Identify what will help y our love of life and commit to them, whatever they may be - a particular attitude, a ritual, a way of approaching and performing everyday tasks....Of course, loving yourself is crucial to such a commitment.
Life is a gift we should be grateful for, a gift we should love. We could take it a bit further, deeper and more passionate, by being in love with life. When we take life for granted, our love weakens and wanes. If left unchecked, we fall out of love with life. However, if our relationship with life is worth saving, we should try everything we could to re-ignite the fire.
Is your relationship with life on the rocks? Maybe it's time to fall in love all over again.