The power of a hug is in the fact that words aren't necessary to convey the intent behind such a simple yet powerful action. In such an uncomplicated, uncostly little gesture, so much can be conveyed and experienced. The benefits are endless. I've come up with my own list, see if you can add to it:
The touch of acceptance
The touch of support
The touch of friendship
The touch of sharing
The touch of companionship
The touch of security
The touch of understanding
The touch of caring
The touch of presence
The touch of love
The touch of belonging
The touch of celebration
The touch of connection
The touch of grace
The touch of warmth
The touch of spirit
The touch of compassion
The touch of healing
A hug is worth a thousand words. ~ Author Unknown
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Amen to that, Maureen. I agree with every word. For me, the hug represents the touch of cleansing. I experienced the greatest one to date a couple of weeks ago when meeting a German friend for the first time. We'd communicated online for a while, and as such, she knows about Chris. The hug she gave when we first met…my God, it was something. There were many more during the few days we spent together, but that first one…amazing.
I love, the touch of cleansing, thanks for sharing that Casey and what an awesome hug you had..those hugs stay with us for such a long time.
Been using that power for years. It sometimes makes people jump back a peg or two, when you sense they need one- or you haven't seen them in a while… but, I've learned that today is today- why wait to let them know you love them and will miss them. Or, if they really need it- why wait for them to feel worse before someone provides some "chicken soup…You may not have that chance tomorrow.
Absolutely Roy, this moment is the only moment we know for sure – enjoy your hugs
Oh, so true. In the loneliest times of life, a hug sounds like a lifeline thrown out to you. Thanks for the gentle reminder to give them freely.
Hugs certainly are the glue that holds us all together sometimes, thanks Paula
HUGS all around I love a hug it is the only thing you can give away and get at the same time. HUG You and thank you and I love Tigger too. My favourite from the 100 acre wood
They are pretty special Roberta. I love tigger too, this is a Calvin Hobbes tigger, he might be the 100acre wood one, he probably gets around
Hi Maureen,
There is this famous Bollywood movie which involves the hero of the movie giving people in need and in sad times a "Jaadu Ki Jhappi" hat roughly translates as "The Magic Hug" and it showed the power of hug and the happiness it causes. That had become a craze after the movie! A hug means many things, it says that you care without actually saying it!
The Magic Hug indeed….the Bollywood slant reminds me a bit of laughter yoga which always was in India……laughter and hugs, you cant go wrong