Valentine’s Day and Self-Love: Strengthening Your Relationships by Starting with Yourself.

The history of Valentine’s Day dates back to ancient Rome. While there are multiple versions, one of the most well-known tells the story of a priest named Valentine who defied the emperor’s marriage ban by secretly officiating weddings. It is said that before his execution, he left a note for the jailer’s daughter, signing it: "Your Valentine." Over time, this story became romanticized, giving rise to the tradition of exchanging letters and gifts on this day of love and friendship.

Although Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, this date can awaken many emotions. For many, it is a time of celebration, but for others, it may bring feelings of nostalgia, anxiety, or loneliness. Popular culture has led us to believe that true love only exists in romantic relationships, leaving out a fundamental truth: love also begins within ourselves.

Today, I want to invite you to redefine this date and remember that love is not exclusive to romance; it is a powerful energy that manifests in all our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves.

Self-Love: The Foundation of All Relationships.

Many of us long for love stories worthy of a movie, yet we often neglect the most important relationship of all: the one we have with ourselves. Self-love influences how we connect with others, the decisions we make, and the quality of our relationships.

On my journey, I have had to confront this reality and learn to take care of myself the way I would like others to. I realized that if I love flowers, I can buy them for myself instead of waiting for someone else to do it. I learned to treat myself kindly, value my time, and enjoy my own company.

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Tools to Strengthen Self-Love and Relationships

At Avalon, we support people on their journey of self-discovery and emotional healing through tools such as numerology, tarot, and life coaching.

• Numerology: Helps us understand our strengths, challenges, and energy patterns through our birth date and name. With this knowledge, we can discover how we vibrate in our relationships and what we can do to harmonize them.

  
  

• Evolutionary Tarot: Through the cards, we access messages from our subconscious. Tarot reveals suppressed emotions, and unconscious patterns, and offers clarity for making decisions aligned with our well-being.

  
  

• Life Coaching: Using powerful questions, we reflect on our beliefs, behaviors, and emotions, leading to positive changes in our lives and relationships.

  
  

• Energy Healing Therapies: Emotional crises often arise after breakups or conflicts in relationships. Through energy harmonization using polyhedrons, dyads, and mirrors, we help restore balance, releasing stagnant energies and allowing vitality to flow once again.

  
  

Exercises to Strengthen Your Self-Love.

If you want to start working on self-love, here are some simple yet powerful practices:

💜 Observe your behaviors: How often do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no" out of fear of rejection or judgment? Practice setting boundaries and prioritizing your well-being.

💜 Listen to your inner dialogue: Do you speak to yourself with kindness or harsh criticism? Imagine you are talking to your best friend. Treat yourself with the same compassion and respect.

💜 Question your beliefs: Are there ideas about yourself that limit your happiness? Many of our insecurities come from past experiences. Allow yourself to reframe them and create a new narrative about who you are.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Yourself.

This February, give yourself moments of self-love. Take yourself out to dinner, buy that special gift, or write a letter to remind yourself of how valuable you are. Become your own greatest love.

If you feel it’s time to work on self-love or break free from patterns in your relationships, Avalon is here to guide you through the process. Contact us and book your self-discovery coaching session or energy harmonization therapy. We’re here for you!