02/13/2026
Mindfulness Invites Inner and Outer Peace
Valentine’s Day arrives wrapped in red hearts, roses, and chocolate. Cards and candy declare “I love you” and “Be mine,” encouraging us to express affection. Valentine’s Day historically invites romantic love to the forefront, while the more lighthearted Galentine’s Day, celebrated on February 13, honors friendship and community. These celebrations remind us of something deeply human and universal: love and compassion are essential to living a peaceful and meaningful life. Peace, however, is not only sought in relationships. It is also something we cultivate within ourselves. Authentic peace lives both internally and externally; it supports emotional well-being and influences how we show up in our families, communities, and the world. When we feel at ease, we are better able to offer patience, kindness, and understanding to others. In this way, inner peace becomes the foundation for outer peace....
Valentine’s Day arrives wrapped in red hearts, roses, and chocolate. Cards and candy declare “I love you” and “Be mine,” encouraging us to express affection. Valentine’s Day historically invites ro…