Tips for Living Bright 5/27: GIVE HUGS
I wrote a post for today, but have decided to save it for another day. In light of this week’s events, it just seemed tone-deaf.
Instead, I want to write about the importance of hugs.
BIG HUGS.
TIGHT HUGS.
LONG HUGS.
Last night something happened that was upsetting.
My youngest, who’s not the most effusive when discussing his feelings, recognized the need for a hug.
Unprompted, he gave me the tightest and longest hug.
It was medicine.
It was needed.
It HELPED. Immensely.
I asked if it was because he needed it, and he sweetly said, “No, I thought you could use it.”
My mother says that hugs should last more than 30 seconds to fully feel its effects.
According to a medical group (it was on google, so it has to be correct, right?) — frequent hugging CAN . . .
Lower blood pressure
Reduce heart disease and strokes
Improve moods
Reduce pain.
So find a loved one and HUG them, tightly, and for at least 30-seconds.
That is your mission for today.