What does Valentine’s Day mean to
you?
Traditionally it is meant to be a
celebration of love in honour of person(s) who died in the campaign that lovers
should be together.
However, in this present age, Valentine’s
Day has been associated with various forms of anti-social behaviour on the part
of youths. Activities such as sexual promiscuity, alcohol overindulgence, drug
abuse and overdose, reckless driving and even rape have been recorded on days
like this; what an exhibition of the direct opposite. These ills often resulted
to careless deaths and permanent disabilities to people who hitherto would have
been appreciating the splendour of life, friendship and love on such day.
There is need for reorientation
and refocusing during this love season. It would be of more value if the
celebration is observed with sharing, exchange of gifts, and visits to the
sick, the aged, the prisoners and the lonely. It will make love radiate more in
the society and the world at large.
Today, many roam the streets
without shelter over them to call their home, others are not sure when and where
their next meal is coming, some homeless street children have never experienced
love or affection while others who had homes before suddenly found themselves
on the street as result of circumstances
they could not change.
There are different ways of celebrating
this love feast in a manner that would impact positively to the society and
reverberate love throughout the world.
Here are 5 ideas you may choose from,
to promote the much needed love for the day:
1. Visiting
the prisons
The Prison is a
very lonely place where inmates feel dejected always. Visitation of such places
with or without gift items would make a great difference on this day;
2. Visiting
the Old People’s home
The Old People’s home is another place that
requires our attention, it is good to reassure the elderly we still appreciate
them; actions such as decorating their home with flowers will go a long way;
3. Providing
meal for the destitute, this may entail co-opting friends and co-workers to
contribute substantially to feed the number of needy around you for the day;
4. Taking
a break from your busy schedule to appreciate your partner and children as the
case may be is a good way of celebrating the Val.
5. Make
phone calls to old friends and send goodwill messages. This would make
meaningful impact in the hearts of friends and relatives.
Resolve today to join the team of
youths making this world a better place; choose one of the above actions today.
