Today, I'm going to talk about two days that are actually very similar in my world, even though at first glance they seem to have nothing in common—Valentine's Day and Carnival. To be completely honest, I don't like either holiday very much. To me, it's all just a big kitsch and an artificial creation of an atmosphere that isn't really as deep as it seems on the outside.
Valentine's Day... yes, love is cool, but in real life it's much more complicated than those red hearts in stores. It seems to me that on this day, everyone forces us into a kind of sweetness that has nothing to do with reality. Love isn't about buying a bouquet of flowers just because it's February 14. Love is effort, it has its ups and downs, there are days when it's hard, and moments that you can't capture in any cheap gift. That's why all this pomp and circumstance around Valentine's Day is simply unnecessary to me.
And then there's Carnival. For me, it's the same story—even more kitsch, plastic masks, and some kind of forced joy. Everyone is pretending and hiding behind masks, but I value authenticity the most. People already hide behind invisible masks too much in everyday life, so why emphasize it even more on this day? Why should we try to be something we are not, just because the calendar says so?
Some may find it strange that I think this way about these days, but that's who I am. I prefer peace and genuine connection to all this glitz and glamour. Instead of following what everyone else is doing, I prefer to retreat into my own world. I go out to my dad's, devote myself to work, or simply enjoy the silence with my animals. There are no masks and no kitsch with them—their love and reactions are always 100% sincere, without the need for special dates.
In my school of life, I have learned that there is nothing wrong with not going with the flow. If Valentine's Day doesn't appeal to you and you find it pointless, just admit to yourself: "Okay, this isn't for me." You don't have to pretend to be happy or put on a mask to please those around you. As I've written many times before, those who look for flaws in my blog or my thinking are always welcome. I'll just stay true to my peace of mind.
Whatever these two holidays may be, I would rather spend this time on things that are real to me. No kitsch, no masks, and no guilty conscience.
Hugs, Eva
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