Hugs

HUGS

In my whole entire life, I have always believed that people are all the same in many ways.  It doesn’t matter if you are homeless, if you are unemployed, if you are mentally ill, if you have had trauma in your life, if you are from “the wrong side of the tracks”, or if you are employed, wealthy or very well educated.   We all share the similar feelings about life.  We all love sunsets, sunrises, warm summer days, cozy fireplaces, shared experiences, good friends and hugs.  Hugs are so important.  I think hugging is one of the best things you can do for anyone.  The human touch is something that can’t be replaced by our instant society and the way we communicate today.  It is a form of communication that says, how are you, I care about you, I am reaching out to you.  I accept you.  I love you.  You are important.  I have always said that people need 7 hugs every day.    When I can’t actually be present with someone who needs hugs, I will often write a text or email that simply says “7 hugs”    

When you come into my life, you will be seen for whatever you bring.  There is always something good to discover about everyone.  Their life may be filled with drama, chaos, fears, abuse, loneliness, economic difficulty, or whatever their life story is.  The thing to remember is that they were born just like you and me, with hope for a future full of love and happiness..   Some may feel that they have been robbed of this, by their life experience. 

When you feel you have been denied a happy life, with love, friendship and kindness, find a safe place to express your feelings so that you can learn to let them go, heal and move on to a happier way of living.

The trick is that the people who need healing the most are often not ready for it or are afraid of it.  Be gentle and kind with them, love them, let them find their way.  Listen, don’t talk, they need to tell their story.  It is their journey, but it would really help to have someone by their side to guide them, support them and love them.  So whether someone looks happy, or sad, it doesn’t matter.  People are good at presenting a mask of happiness even when they are hurting.  Hug them, hug them all, and maybe you will make a difference, just cause you reached out and hugged someone today.