100 Simple things you take for granted: #7 Hugs

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7# Hugs



By Sparklingjem.
I am a huggist. I believe that hugs can make the world a better place; and that many, if not all, of the world's problems can be helped by opposing parties just turning to each other and saying “Hey man, gimme a hug.” Africanlegend (AL) completely disagrees with me and says that wanting to go around hugging everyone is some form of glorified hippie nonsense. Comparing us as experimental test subjects and taking the fact that I am happier, funnier, smarter, healthier, more attractive and generally much nicer we can conclude that I am right.

However, putting that aside, studies in various fields repeatedly show the importance of positive touch in development as well as emotional and physical health. According to Kathleen Keating who wrote “The Hug Therapy Book”, our society is suffering from a “sad condition best described as touch deprivation, skin hunger and hug inhibition. We need to recognize that every human being has a profound physical and emotional need for touch.”  Hugs are the most effective way of giving positive touch. American author and psychotherapist Virginia Satir said “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.”

So next time you want to throw a high heeled shoe at another girl's head or punch a guy in the neck, think about the fact that it can probably all be resolved with just one simple hug. It's totally free, environmentally friendly, needs no additional equipment, takes very little time and can be done anywhere so START HUGGING NOW!!!!!

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