Here comes Valentines Day again (Feb. 14). The day is named for a certain St. Valentine, a priest in ancient Rome who was martyred for secretly performing weddings against emperor Claudius II’s laws. It’s said he fell in love with his jailer’s daughter, sending her letters signed “from your Valentine”. It’s also said that none of that is true.

Before anyone named Valentine even existed, the Romans celebrated fertility at Lupercalia on February 15. Guys dressed in loin clothes and ran around swatting people, especially young wives, with strips of goatskin to promote fertility…I think.

Chaucer really invented the Valentines Day we know in his “Parliament of Fowls” poem, claiming that the birds came together to mate and sing on St. Valentines day. At least that’s what the scholars say.

Me I just like an “official” day to celebrate love. Actually, I like every day to be a celebration of love. I believe that human beings, if they have any purpose at all, are meant to bring consciousness and expression to the love that abounds in this universe. That’s what we’re here for. To love and be love and witness love…and to know it, sing about it, celebrate it.

I’ll be celebrating it by leading a weekend Couples Workshop at one of my favorite places on this planet - Harbin Hot Springs, in Northern California. And I’ll be buying jewelry and flowers for my sweetie. Because I like to, because I like to see her face when she receives them. Because I like the way I feel when I give to her.

This year I’m trying something new. One of my podcast sponsors is Ice.com and they’re offering a great deal to my readers and listeners - 20% off when you use the promo code LOVE. I recommend choosing a heart pendant – it’s the perfect give to express your love for Valentine’s Day. The prices range from $2,000 to a little as $75 and you get the 20% discount when you use my promo code LOVE.

I’d choose a white gold pave diamond heart pendant or she might like yellow diamonds with yellow gold. ICE.com has emeralds, pink sapphires and my favorite – heart-shaped gems. Try a sparking red ruby or blue topaz in the shape of a heart. If you have kids, a multi-heart pendant is sweet.

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