Feel the Love

On this day 25 years ago the last Peanuts cartoon was published. One of the most loved and successful American comic strips of the last century it was first published in July 1952.  Although Charles Schulz’s original art work was rejected by his high school yearbook his talent was recognised years later with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.  He drew 17,897 Peanuts strips and was published in 2,600 dailies in over 75 countries in 21 languages.  He often predicted the strip would outlive him. He died on Feb 12, 2000 one day before his last strip was published. I grew up with Peanuts and related to their simple philosophies of life.  From Happiness is a warm puppy to All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. Charles M. Schulz

Love someone not because they give you what you need, but because they give you feelings you never thought you needed. anon

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and World Sound Healing Day. Both are opportunities to express and receive the love frequency.

Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.  Paulo Coelho

Love is more than a feeling. Love is a decision. Action follows emotion. anon

You may reach out to speak to a loved one rather than text (speaking releases the cuddle hormone oxytocin), or possibly share a hug. Family therapist Virginia Satir said, We need four hugs a day for survival, eight hugs a day for maintenance, twelve hugs a day for growth. Or maybe you stroke your favourite pet. In all cases  A touch, a compassionate hug can take away our fears, soothe our anxieties, and fill the emptiness of being lonely. Randi Fine  

 In the words of Diana Ross I invite you to reach out and touch somebody’s hand to make this world a better place if you can.