Power of Hugs

The feeling of being loved and of being hugged is critical for life. Not only does it help emotionally, but it has been shown to help physically as well. It can lower blood pressure and the heart rate, reduce stress and it just feels good. National Hug Day is January 21st, but don’t wait until then to hug someone! Below are some interesting articles about hugging that we have gathered to share with you.

A Hug….the miracle drug by Lisa J. Lehr        www.HelpINeedaHug.com

“We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.” -Virginia Satir, Family Therapist

The importance of hugs and the proper way to hug are included in this article. Great quotes about hugging and a powerful hugging story about one man who wanted to make a difference.

Amma the Hugging Saint

All we need is hugs by M.S. Medina http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/288337/can_our_need_for_unconditional_love.html?cat=9

“Love and serve one another. Love is what sustains life. Whatever we do it is only to get love. There are two types of poverty in this world. One kind is financial. The second one is poverty due to the lack of love. The second one is the most important.” -Amma the Hugging Saint

The inspirational story about a woman who has hugged over 50,000 people in a single day. She just wanted to make a difference in the lives around her. She spreads her message of compassion and love around the world.

Sometimes, a hug is all what we need www.freehugscampaign.org

“To see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.” -Juan Mann, initiator of the free hugs campaign

A movement that has swept around the world over the past few years. People of all ages have been seen in cities holding signs, simply offering  free hugs to anyone who wants one.

Go out and hug someone today!