When was the last time you gave or received a real genuine hug?

A real hug can be a magical experience.

It can be a reminder that you are not alone.

It can be simple gesture of support.

It can convey so much in such a short moment.

The interesting thing about hugs is that apparently they are a universal symbol of affection.

Unfortunately there have been studies done where babies that were left alone without human touch and they suffered severe health consequences.

And after all aren’t we all just grown up babies.

Research has been done showing that hugging can help reduce stress and might actually increase heart health.

Now this doesn’t give you license to go out and become an out of control hugger, because there are people that for whatever reason don’t enjoy or welcome being hugged. And that’s okay too.

If you use your judgement you’ll soon learn to know who does and doesn’t appreciate at good hug.

You’ve been given this magical power of the hug. Hopefully you’ll get the opportunity to use it often, to improve the lives of others and your own. After all, it’s really hard to give a hug and not get hugged back.

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