The
importance of hugging…
Leo
Buscaglia, who was a professor in California
believe…
talked and wrote a book about hugs and
how
important they are. He started his
speeches and ended up writing about it
after one of his students commit suicide.
I
am from a family.. meaning my brother, mother and father, who did not hug..
Never that I can remember. But my father’s
sister was a hugger, so I got use to hugging people. After seeing him on
several talk shows … talking about how important hugging is.. I hugged people
more. I have gotten so I ask, as some
people don’t like you in their space. Which is kind of a shame. As I believe everyone should get hugs.
Sincere hugs, that is…
Years
later, as a certified nurses aide… I found it is so true. There was a woman,
who I gave a hug to.. and she hung on to me for at least 3 minutes.. When we
backed away, she had tears in her eyes… and told me thank you for hugging her.
That she had not been hugged for over 10 years when her husband died. And that
it felt so good. So from then on, I
would, when possible.. give hugs. Even
to those who were bed ridden.
After
leaving the nursing home.. I did the same in home health jobs.. Men and women..
each one had the same reaction… I also hug my kids.. all the time.. every time
I leave them.. I hug them and tell them I love them. One never knows if you are going to see that
family member or friend again..
So
when you can.. (and do make sure they aren’t offended) hug each friend or
family as you leave them. A hug means I care
about you… I hope you are well, You are
not alone all in one hug.
The sad
thing is ….. in this day and age, one does not hug children unless you are a
parent or grandparent.. There has been
so many sick people out there.. who make hugging a sin, an intent to do harm.
Even a bus driver can’t hug a child on the bus, if they fall and get hurt. That
I find sad.. nothing tells a child that they will be ok, like a hug.
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