14/02/2026
Valentine’s Day can be full of love & companionship, but it can also bring up challenging emotions around lack, loss & unfulfilled hopes/expectations.
Given that we believe true love starts from within, we return to the heart of the practice: Ahimsa - non-violence in thought, word & action 💚
“If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another” - Lord Buddha
When we meet ourselves with compassion, patience, & kindness, that love naturally ripples through us - spilling out and nourishing our relationships, our communities & ourselves
If you are struggling today - and for many of us, truly feeling love towards ourselves can be uncomfortable or an alien feeling - treat yourself as you would a pet or animal in your care! Do even just one thing to show yourself some love, such as taking yourself for a walk, getting a little treat, words of affirmation, or getting cosy in your favourite spot…
✨ Read more about Ahimsa in the veterinary world on the VetYogi.com blog (link in bio)