Always the Write Time: Love the one you’re with (that means you!) 💖


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Always the write time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope for new beginnings, humor in the messy middle & heart
for happy endings.

Dear Reader: Fall in love with yourself.

Treat yourself like someone you love. ~ Glennon Doyle Melton

For this romance writer, love is in the air 24/7, especially during the month of February! But, regardless if you have a special Valentine in your life—this is my reminder to love the one you’re with (that means you!).

Quick vocabulary lesson: self-care and self-love mean two different things. While self-care involves our health and well-being, self-love is defined as extending kindness to ourselves (yes, there can be overlap).

You’ve likely heard the saying credited to Mahatma Ghandi: Be the change you want to see in the world. Well, self-love is also touted as the foundation and basis for all the love that flows from our hearts to those around us.

So, whether it’s a holiday—or an ordinary Thursday—be intentional: shower yourself with kindness. Coincidentally, Feb. 17 is recognized as National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Don’t forget to check out my Tips & Trivia section.

How easy is it for you to practice self-love?

❤️❤️❤️

Housekeeping

Congrats to Tammy D., January’s raffle winner of Woman’s World Feb. 6 issue! If you missed out, you can still order an online copy here.

And, as always, I love to hear from my readers, so pop in and let me know what you’re up to.

What's new?

I'm blessed to have a new story of mine appear in Guideposts' upcoming book: Exploring God’s Promises: Hope to release in February 2024. Stay tuned for updates!