August Magazine 2014 Becoming Psychic Magazine February 2014 | Page 42

Love Bytes
Jodi Bastian
Ahhh, February. A little bit closer to Spring (for me, anyway!), and a little bit closer to my birthday, which I love! It is
also the month that some look forward to with much anticipation and joy, and some feel sad and disappointed, that “the
one” has not yet appeared, or has slipped away somehow. I prefer to take a positive and balanced approach to both
sides. Lets explore it together!
As I have discussed at length before, I’m all about the energy. The energy of life and
matter, the energy of love, and the energy of all other emotions. In contemplating
Valentines Day, those who feel in love with their partner love to plan this day and make
it as special as they can. This can mean many different things, of course. Some will plan
a complete surprise for their partner, filled with romance or something they just know
their partner will flip over. The energy of that is almost visible! One is anxiously wondering what the other will come up with… What could it be? What should I wear? How
will they express their love for me? The other is absolutely vibrating with anticipation
as they await the reaction from their partner. Some will plan together and both count
down the days until they can ditch the kids and have a night to themselves to celebrate
the loving energy that flows between them. The energy, the energy!! Intense, yes?
Then there are those who await the surprise that doesn’t come because their partner forgot, or remembered too late to
get a reservation at their favourite restaurant. Can you imagine that energy? It is so low and takes over your mind/
thoughts. “Why couldn’t he/she just remember this year and make it special? Doesn’t he/she love me? Is there someone
else?” Boy, our minds (ego) play some awful tricks on us, at this time of year especially. Our expectations put so much
pressure on both sides, it is no wonder the energy approaching February 14th is a mixed bag that seems to be going
through the spin cycle. And lets not forget the other group of folks, including me, who don’t have a partner and feel
completely left out of the electricity of anticipation and countdown. “I have no one to celebrate with. I am not lovable.
WHY does no one love me?” And on and on goes the negative self-talk reel, and sad, almost guilt-inducing responses
to people asking, “What are YOU doing for Valentines Day?”
If we look at this day, and the lead-up, in the co