HUGGING

This was given to me by a sweet little lady in her 80's, who offers a hug to everyone she meets. Some folks shy away, but not me - I love her hug and kiss on the cheek. It makes my day.

She gave me permission to copy this. There is no writer's name. That's a shame because I would like to give credit where it is due. If by some chance the author reads this blog, THANK YOU.


HUGGING IS ALL NATURAL:
It is organic
Naturally sweet
No pesticides
No preservatives
No artificial ingredients
100% wholesome

HUGGING IS PRACTICALLY PERFECT
There are no movable parts
No batteries to wear out
No periodic checkups
Low energy consumption
High energy yield
Inflation-proof
Non-fattening
No monthly payments
No insurance requirements
Theft-proof
Non-taxable
Non polluting
Fully returnable

HUGS
It's wondrous what a hug can do, It can cheer you up when you're    feeling blue.
A hug can say I love you so,
And how I hate to see you go.
A hug means welcome back with cheers,
It seems that you've been gone a year.
A hug can soothe a small child's pain
And bring a rainbow after rain.
About a hug there is no doubt,
It's something we can't do without....
A hug will warm, delight and charm
It must be why God made an arm.
Hugs are great for favorite aunts
'Twill help them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them, puppies love them,
Heads of state are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier
And make the dullest day far merrier.
So stretch those arms without delay,
And give someone a hug today.
        (author unknown)

Closing thought:     Hugs are not only nice, they're needed. Hugs can help relieve pain and depression, make the healthy healthier, the happy happier, and the most secure among us even more so.
Hugging feels good...overcomes fears...eases tension...provides stretching exercises if you're short...provides stooping exercises if you're tall. Hugging also does not upset the environment...saves heat...is portable...requires no special equipment...makes happy days happier...and makes impossible days possible. A hug is the perfect gift---one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it.

Every human being needs:
FOUR hugs daily to merely survive
EIGHT hugs daily to maintain oneself at a particular emotional level
TWELVE hugs daily to grow and become a better person.

For those who aren't always comfortable with the traditional hug, try one of the following hugs:
A kind word,  A touch,  A "thank you",  A "forgive me",  A "Can I help you,  An "I'm sorry",  And anything you can do to make a person feel good about themselves.