Hugs

Most people are touch deprived. We weren't held enough as children, or didn't get enough loving contact growing up. As a result, we feel isolated, alone or abandoned. Many people who are touch deprived feel as if the world is a threatening place. Relationships are difficult because we feel separate from the people we love.

The easy remedy for touch deprivation is to go hug someone. You can tell people who are touch deprived when you go to hug them, they don't know whether they want to be touched or not. If you are touch deprived, you feel uncomfortable giving or receiving a hug. A hug feels great, and will make you feel much better in general. Many times the effect of a hug is so subtle, people don't even notice it, but their mood lightens up and they can even smile.

So give someone a gift of a hug everyday. Especially during this holiday season, people feel isolated, alone and on the "outside". When you give them a hug, they briefly feel connected and "a part of." The best part is that a hug is free and you can give a million of them! Be generous, share your love and your hugs.

If you need a hug, go ask for one. It is every human's right to receive hugs. It is your birthright, so to speak. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, I recommend getting a hug from everyone you run into. So get hugged today!