Thanks to my friend Avi Liran in Singapore for sending me this, and an even bigger thank-you to his daughter for drawing it. Artist Savyon-Li Liran will be 11 on Feb 26.

While some people celebrate Valentine’s Day, others celebrate the Chinese New Year — the year of the Tiger! (And no doubt, some people celebrate both!)

Both days fall on Feb 14 this year.

According to Chinese tradition and beliefs, the Tiger is vivid, lively, engaging and lucky — and truly courageous.

Like the tiger, to love and to be loved is vivid, lively, engaging and lucky. And also like the tiger, to truly love and be truly loved, one has to be truly courageous.

Happy Valentines Day. Happy Year of the Tiger.

Essentially yours,

Michel Neray
Chief Differentiation Officer
The Essential Message