"We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth." --Virginia Satir.
Yesterday morning I put Tristan in bed with Kaia to help me wake her up. He snuggled in next to her, they held hands, hugged, then played under the covers for a while. It was a 'lovey-dovey' moment. I saw this quote on hugs on another blog and wondered to myself if I'm giving/getting enough hugs. I've never been the type to hug a friend every time I see them. In fact, in high school I was standing with a group of friends and a girl walked up (the huggy type). She lifted her arm to give me a hug and I quick and gave her a high five. It was a comical/awkward moment and I still laugh to myself when I think about it. And so I wonder 'Is there power in hugs?'.
These sources seem to think so:
The Power In A Hug
Healing With Hugs
ABC News: The Power of A Hug
Well, my husband and children are all walking in the door. I think I'll go give them all a big hug.
Congregatin'
3 days ago
2 comments:
That is so interesting. In high school I used to be a "huggy" person, but as I've grown older, I've become less so. I wonder why?? Hmm you gave me something to think about. I guess I'll hug more!
Its interesting how some people don't like to give OR receive hugs and others seem to think hugging is as necessary and automatic as breathing. I think I need to pay attention to who, in my family, wants more hugs so I can meet their quota.
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