Everyone
has problems and sometimes a hug is all you need, the power of a simple hug.
A hug
is not a cure all for every situation, but it only takes a hug, a heartfelt and
warm embrace to change the lives of others. What does
the power of a simple hug mean?
Hugs are
affirming, and you are just happier. It feels good within. It is comforting and
it creates bonds between individuals. A sense of calm is one of the most
commonly experienced results of human touch.
What a
wonderful action to take.
Research
has shown us, the benefits of human touch have been utilized since the dawn of
humankind. Whether it is a massage, a caress or a simple hug, human touch can
result in profound and positive psychological effects for people of any age,
young or old.
Being
touched is a basic human need. It is important to human survival as air, light,
water and food. Rooted in the belief that energy flows freely between human
beings, making physical contact with another fulfills the fundamental desire to
be connected.
A simple
touch is an acknowledgment of your presence and your value. Hugs foster
community and camaraderie.
Hugging
is natural, Hugging is healthy. It is sweet; it has no preservatives, non
polluting, non taxable, and is fully refundable and 100% wholesome. Hugs are a
big part of my life; it helps me connect with others and share my joy. Hugging
is practically perfect. When I reach out and touch someone, it is a way of
saying I care. The effects are immediate for both the hugger and the person
being hugged. It cost nothing but gives much. Hugs make me feel happier.
What do
you love to do?
Within
the medical field, health practitioners understand the importance of touch to
help heal patients, The nerves in the body relax allowing the mind to rest and
it releases a hormone oxytocin, a hormone thought to calm and counter stress,
and it promotes resilience, a stronger immune system. The health benefits of
physical touch extend throughout our lives.
Several
scientific sources suggest that everyone needs at least four hugs a day for
healthy survival, eight hugs a day for emotional strength, and 12 hugs a day to
really grow and be empowered.
Let us do
our part and change the world with Hugs.
A thought for the day:
“A hug is a universal medicine, it is how we handshake from the
heart.” -Anonymous
