Happy Valentine's Day

What does that mean?

The simple answer is it is buying disposable gifts like candy and flowers that are precious because they bring momentary joy and then are gone! Precious is often associated with rare or fleeting things. Enjoy them while they last, because good things don't last forever.

A more traditional answer is celebrating a relationship that makes you feel good. Sharing the joy of each other, the hugs, the kisses, the feel good moments of knowing you are there to rub each others backs and affirm each others actions.

And finally there is the truly precious form of love where you are willing to sacrifice momentary pleasures and one long string of feel good moments to bring long lasting security, contentment and independence for a loved one whether you are there or not, whether you have them, or not -- because you truly care.