“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”
Rumi
It is interesting to know that St. Valentine is reported to be the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers. The history of St. Valentine was that he served as a Roman “priest and physician” who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Christians by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus about 270 AD.
The poet Geoffrey Chaucer was reported to be the first to link St. Valentine with romantic love. The poem was written in the late 14th century. The poem tells about a group of birds which gather in the early Spring on ‘seynt valentynes day’ to choose their mates for the year. The poem also lends itself to a deeper meaning for those “meaning-makers” who follow their heart to find the “hidden treasure.”
It was said that the writing of the poem began in May 1382 and finished in eight months in time for Valentine’s Day in 1383. A quote from Geoffrey Chaucer’s, The Parliament of Fowls:
“Of instruments of strings in accord
Heard I so play a ravishing sweetness,
That God, that maker is of all and lord,
Had heard never better, as I guess.
Therewith a wind, scarcely it might be less,
Made in the leaves green a noise soft
Accordant to the fowls’ song aloft.”
It is nice to participate in Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love. However, the chocolate candy, roses, and cards from loved ones only bring a moment’s pleasure. The deeper celebration comes from listening to the symphony of nature, which is “love incarnate,” and touches the alpha and omega. Chaucer’s poem should allow us to pause, breathe and feel the moment.
We can learn a lot about the love of all creation. Nature teaches us to open our hearts and know true love. This Valentine’s Day have fun and keep the tradition alive by giving your significant other acknowledgment with a nice card, candy or flowers, but also take two minutes to look deep into each other’s eyes and see the golden light of agape.
Listen to the music that is always playing when we tune into the compassion frequency. Dance beneath the stars and feel the wind as it swirls around you. Listen carefully and you will hear the “leaves green a noise soft” move beneath your feet.
We have heard it said throughout the ages, in many languages, “what the world needs is love.” Especially with all the distractions promoting fear propaganda. Fear will only blind humanity and smother the authentic candlelight. Therefore, on this Valentine’s Day and every day, we will be mindful of love so that we might live and create our true potential in pure joy and gratitude.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Cinthia McFeature, Ph.D.
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