Love Is in the Air

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Deborah Myers

Love shows up differently for everyone.

Relationships with a significant other.
 Bonds with family members and friends.
 Connections with what you love to do and your favorite activities.
 Connections with what you see and hear — and the smiles those experiences bring to your face.

 

Many of us hope that February reminds us that love can be how we decide to live in our world. After all, it is the month that brings us Valentine’s Day.

And yet, Valentine’s Day can be uncomfortable for some folks.
 Some find it disconcerting to have a recognized day for love if there isn’t a partner in the picture.

This year feels different, too.

It seems to be bringing more questions and confusion. People are feeling unnerved, perplexed, and unsure. There is a lot of questioning going on.

Where is the essence of love in all this craziness around us?
 Is it hiding?
 Can we help love be more present?

 

What I’ve been hearing a lot over the last few weeks is this:

“It seems kind of incongruous that there is all this hype about love when there’s so much anger, angst, frustration, and fear being experienced by so many people because of all that is going on.”

We see it.
 Life is throwing lots of curveballs.

We’re experiencing this in our individual lives, in our communities, and in the world.

And what we are really talking about here is the nervous system — the part of us that responds first to uncertainty, change, and overwhelm. When the nervous system is under strain, even familiar things can feel unsettling. When it feels supported, we often experience more clarity, steadiness, and ease — even when circumstances haven’t changed.

Here’s the beauty of being a human being: when our nervous system is supported, we have the opportunity to be aware and actually see the curve balls in the air. From there, we get to choose how we respond.

Do we catch that one?
 Do we go with a different one?
 Do we see how many we can catch?
 Or do we allow them to float through the air and see where they land?

Why am I comparing love to curve balls?

Because our bodies — physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and through the nervous system — crave love, care, and compassion.

When those are present, the body naturally moves toward balance and harmony. From that place, our bodies can more easily create the conditions for comfort, mobility, forward movement, expression, communication, uplifting emotions, mental clarity and focus, productivity, immune strength, vitality for favorite activities, and experiences of joy, happiness, and laughter.

When love is the overriding expression in the body, it shows up in many beautiful ways.

Affection.
 Adoration.
 Friendship.
 Tenderness.
 Fondness.
 Devotion.
 Passion.
 Joy.
 Appreciation.
 Attraction.

These are just a few of the ways the body says, “Yes — this is what I’ve been searching for.”

When balance and harmony exist — especially within the nervous system — we can more easily help our bodies be better prepared for what we’re asking them to do and for what might come toward us. To do that, we need awareness of what’s happening around us and a sense of how we want to participate in it all.

Do YOU want to help YOUR body discover balance and harmony and recognize when it is present?acupressure breathing

I’d love to share some gentle, approachable ways to support that:

  1. Create a daily practice of self-care.
     I love doing the Daily Clean Your House Flow. It is my foundation — a way of communicating with my body, caring for it, and listening to it so it can feel healthy, happy, and prepared.
  2. Set aside time to contemplate.
     Meditate. Enjoy the canvas that Mother Nature creates for you. Listen to the songs and stories that Nature offers. Listen to your own thoughts. If you’re inclined, consider journaling what you discover.
  3. Set aside time to move.
     Walk. Stretch. Exercise. Enjoy activities that let you feel your body in motion.
  4. And perhaps most importantly, pause several times a day to show love to yourself.
     Show your body, your environment, and the people around you that you are caring for yourself by doing what makes your eyes sparkle and brings smiles to your face.

 

Yesterday, I went to see a production of My Fair Lady. It had been years since I had seen this musical, and the essence of love was everywhere.

My Fair Lady

Courtesy of Warner Bros

That story reminds us that friendship, compassion, and love can grow simply by allowing the ups and downs to happen — and by saying yes to possibility.

Because Eliza said yes, a very unusual friendship developed between Eliza, Higgins, and Colonel Pickering. They began alone, without real connection, and became a trio who learned together, played off one another, and developed genuine respect and intimacy.

What did Eliza discover?

That the relationship between her and her body is the most important relationship she would ever have.

 

And what did I experience?

I set aside time to be with my friend Judy. We laughed, enjoyed the performance, and simply shared time together. Watching her smile and chuckle throughout the show was a gift to me.

So — step into taking care of and loving you.

When you take care of yourself first, you often find you have more availability to be there for others.

 

When we support the nervous system with kindness and care, our relationship with our body — and with life — can begin to feel very different.

 

If you’re feeling drawn to support your body in this way, you’re invited to join me for Quiet Confidence When It Counts, a February workshop focused on steadiness, presence, and ease.

→ Learn more here Quiet Confidence When It Counts Workshop

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About Deborah Myers

Deborah Myers is passionate about empowering others to live life in a balanced and healthy way. After a car accident that left her with a back injury and chronic pain, Deborah finally found relief through acupressure and Jin Shin Jyutsu. This led her on a personal quest to find out more about these ancient healing techniques. She graduated as a certified acupressurist from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, California, and then pursued training under well-respected Jin Shin Jyutsu masters, making the commitment to share what she had learned with others. Deborah founded Health At Your Fingertips in 1995 so she could use her knowledge of mind and body to help people find relief from pain, reduce stress, and embody well-being. Today, this thriving endeavor is Deborah Myers Wellness—the go-to resource for energy balancing.
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