There is a lot of power in a hug. I have thought about this a lot since yesterday morning. I got a hug from a Lil Leopard after class, and that simple thing made me feel so good. I love the connection I get with these kids (students), and I really feel I have made a difference when those special hugs occur. You can't out a price tag on that. I also really cherish hugs from my girls. My oldest has this cute way right now. She lifts my arms up, and then slides in for a bear hug. And my youngest likes to crawl onto my lap for a hug/ cuddle. Happy sigh.
Hugs are healing. They mend boo boos, dry tears, share happiness and express love. They are a symbol of protection and of acceptance. I recall reading and watching a YouTube video about this guy who stood on a street with a sign giving out free hugs. At first it seems strange, but once you just open your arms and accept a hug, any strangeness disappears.
I was watching a show today on a monkey sanctuary in Africa, and seeing a bunch of baby monkeys giving a volunteer hugs just made me smile and made me feel good. Nothing beats a good hug.
I encourage you, to perform this simple act of kindness today - both you and the recipient will feel spectacular.
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Thankyou For This Post Sifu! It Made Me Smile =)
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