huggies

THE POWER OF HUGGING

Hugging accomplishes many things that you may never have thought of. It ...

- feels good *yea it certainly does*
- dispels loneliness
- overcomes fear *assurance of support*
- opens doors to feelings
- builds self-esteem (WOW, SHE actually wants to hug me!)
- fosters altruism (I can't believe it but I actually want to hug that old son-of-a-gun)
- slows down aging (huggers stay young longer) *oh really?*
- helps curb appetite (we eat less when we are nourished by hugs and when our arms are busy wrapped around others) *dieting method?*

More Good Things from Hugging :-

- eases tension
- fights insomnia
- keeps arms and shoulder muscles in condition
- provides stretching exercise if you are short *does hugging make me grow taller?*
- provides stooping exercise if you are tall
- offers a wholesome alternative to promiscuity
- offers a healthy, safe alternative to alcohol and other drug abuse (better hugs than drugs!)
- affirms physical being *support*
- is democratic (anyone is eligible for a hug)

Even More Benefits from Hugging :-

- is ecologically sound (it does not upset the environment)
- is energy-efficient (saves heat)
- is portable *haha*
- requires no special equipment
- demands no special setting (a fine place for a hug is any place from a doorstep to an executive conference room ... from a church parlor to a football field)
- makes happy days happier
- imparts feelings of belonging
- fills up empty places in our lives
- keeps on working to dispense benefits even after the hug is released

~give someone a hug today..*wink*~

p/s- hugs for you dearie. I know things have been rough lately, but I know that you'll make it through. It is always good to see you smile again... =)
*hugs you tightly*