Discounted Chocolate, Discounted Love

I get it, love is a touchy subject for many. Love is everywhere — music, television, digital media, advertisements — it truly knows no boundaries. Governing our actions, thoughts, and even speech, it amazes me how a passion for someone or something can be so strong. So why do we turn our backs in disgust when February rolls around?

It’s understood that everyone has a different background, a different story, and a different history of what love means to them. Again, I get it — touchy stuff. Bringing up a broken relationship can trigger some intense feelings, and who wants that? And being single? Surely the thought of not receiving a symbol of love in the form of a rose bouquet isn’t desirable. While a plethora of glittery cards and teddy bears are shoved in our faces, I sympathize for those who hurt.

But haven’t we learned that our own personal dissatisfaction shouldn’t be expelled on others’ happiness? Negativity is toxic, parasitic to our health and mentality. Sure, happiness is hard to achieve when life gets in the way, but letting hate win only perpetuates a decaying happiness. Discounting someone’s passion for another being shouldn’t be something we consistently attain. I won’t even begin to list all the negative things we encounter because, well, why should I? We all know it exists in a myriad of ways.

Choosing to be happy truly is a personal choice, and Valentine’s Day shouldn’t stop anyone from reaching that state of mind. For the love of all things holy, chocolate is about to go on sale. Don’t dwell in a rut of sadness and self-pity. Do as Donna Meagle and Tom Haverford do: treat yo’ self. Find the good in the situation.

If you need me, you can find me with a bag of cinnamon hearts in a candlelit bath.