Today is Valentine day. A day set aside for the display of love and reaffirmation of commitment by couples whether married or not. Its a day to propose marriage, declare love or mend broken ones. I am told in some countries especially in Asia, its a day of mass marriages.
As people celebrate love this day, most do not even remember or know the origin of the day. Tragically according to history, the man Valentine was executed on the orders of Emperor Claudius 11 of Rome in the third century. He was known for his kindness of heart to others. He brought joy and happiness to people and helped no matter what. He was said to have wedded a couple who were in love against a decree by the Emperor and when the Emperor heard, he ordered for his arrest. He was sentenced to death and eventually killed on the 14th of february. Before he died, he charged the sympathisers including the newly weds not to mourn but celebrate his memory, live in peace, be kind and help others.
In a world of hatred, deceit, intrigues and envy, I fondly extend my arms of good tidings clothed in an emblem of love to everyone. May your hearts together with those of your loved ones be filled with LOVE today and forever.
Remember love is not selfish, love is not proud, love endures and seeks the good of others above self.
Happy Valentine
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