I often wonder what would happen if I could pursue all of the ideas and dreams that churned within my brain. I might be a Nobel prize winner, best-selling author, philanthropist, olympic athlete, or a beauty queen by now. I would definitely be a better girlfriend, daughter, sister, and friend. I would listen harder, talk less, and love more. I would do all of these things, if only...
Pin it If only I had more time or motivation... but instead I sleep too much, miss important deadlines, and suck at most forms of modern communication. If I had a dollar for every birthday card I meant to send, missed call I forgot to return, or mile I hoped to run, I'd be very, very rich.
It's not that I don't mean well, because I do. I really do. It's just that sometimes — most of the time — it's easier said than done. Easier to avoid the problem. Easier to break the commitment. Easier to quit the race.
But not today. Not on Valentine's Day. It may be the most overrated holiday of the year, but it can also be a chance to do what you want and say what you feel. So why not think of it is an opportunity to keep the promise, or go the extra distance? Today is the perfect day to write that long-overdue thank you note or call a long lost friend. Because if not on Valentine's Day, then when?
As for me? I will be setting my alarm clock early, emailing my mom, dad, sisters, and friends, and finally giving my fiancé the card I bought for last year's anniversary (and forgot to give). As for that peace prize... I guess we'll have to see