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The Power of a (((Hug)))

© Michele KayD

Hugs

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.

A hug's the way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cuz you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care-
From your grandma to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing--
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and language,
It's always understood.

And hugs don't need equipment,
Special batteries, or parts--
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.
~Jill Wolf

This week's editorial is in honor of National Hug Day, January 21. Though types range from bear hugs to group hugs, their purposes are globally similar. Hugging is a universal way to communicate virtually every kind of emotion-like handshakes from the heart. In India, there's a religion where the hugging experience is considered comparable to lightning. Finland even has a "hugging association" complete with training & licenses! Hugs are also proven to be medically beneficial. First used with autistic, withdrawn children, "hug therapy", teaches basic trust & reality concepts. The following whimsical excerpt further explores these positive effects:

"-Hugging is healthy. It helps the body's immune system, cures depression & reduces stress. It's invigorating, rejuvenating, & has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. -Hugging is all natural. It's organic, naturally sweet, has no pesticides, preservatives, or artificial ingredients, & it's 100% wholesome. -Hugging is practically perfect. There are no movable parts involved; no batteries to wear out; no periodic checkups, monthly payments or insurance requirements. It involves low energy consumption, yet high energy yields. It's inflation & theft proof, non-fattening, non-taxable, non-polluting, & of course, it's always fully returnable."

Here is my comprehensive, top hug sites list:

1. The Hugging Site~history, holdings, motives, positions, new forms, what to do, & hugging experiences.
2. Hug-o-rama~send an e-mail hug here!
3. Send~A~Hug!~Send a customized teddy bear, named "Hugs", to your favorite adult. He holds a unique "hug-gram" message. Portions of all sales are donated to Alzheimer's & Cancer research, as well as to the Make-A-Wish foundation.
4. Sir Isle's Hugger Page~mega hug links, ascii hugs, phone hugs, translations of "I love you", & cute icons.
5. World Hug Week~how to offer & participate on an individual or community-wide basis
6. Cool Hug Stuffcontribute to the digital wall of hugs, read the Dr.'s prescription, hug quiz, guidelines, art & shockwave file

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