Hug me, won’t you?

 

I once read that 8-10 hugs per day increases your health, emotional state, and general well being. I grew up in a household where we always kissed and hugged upon arrival and departure. It was normal to me and now, of course, I’ve passed it on to my boys. When I see homeless people on the side of the road, I wonder, “Do they have someone to hug?” 

I think the reason hugs are so restorative is that they connect you with another soul, if only for a few seconds. It’s like, for once, all the ego, judgement and differences disappear and we’re just two people sharing a moment in time.

Imagine what a different world this would be if hugs replaced jealousy. If hugs replaced ignorance and fear. Imagine…

“You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one.

I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.”

Merry Christmas and lots of hugs to you and yours.