Monday, May 31, 2021
"Where's my hug?" To my beautiful sister in law, Kimberly McClure and In loving memory of my amazing brother in law, Donald McClure. A respected therapist, once said, "We need four hugs a day for survival, eight hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth." Hugging is definitely a powerful way of healing. Hugging, along with laughter, is extremely effective at healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and stress. A proper deep hug, where the hearts are pressing together, can benefit you in so many ways!The nurturing touch of a hug builds trust and a sense of safety. This helps with open and honest communication. Hugs instantly boost oxytocin levels, which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger. Holding a hug for an extended time lifts serotonin levels, elevating mood. Hugs strengthen the immune system. Hugging boosts self-esteem. It begins when are born and is embedded in our nervous system as adults. Hugs, therefore, connect us to our ability to self-love. Hugging relaxes muscles, releases tension in the body, can take away pain and balance the nervous system. Hugs teach us how to give and receive. They educate us on how love flows both ways. Hugs are much like meditation and laughter. They teach us to let go and be present in the moment. They encourage us to flow with the energy of life. The energy exchange between people hugging is an investment in the relationship.
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