The Innate Power of a Hug
Some spiritual ‘schools of thought’ believe that entire humanity is made up of shards of one whole soul. This means that man shares a portion of something that is much bigger than they are. What does this imply? It simply tells us that we are all connected in one way or another. Believers of the law of attraction say that we are connected to each other biologically, to the world chemically, and to the universe atomically. Whatever our personal beliefs are, there is one thing that holds true, and that is we all live through the power of connection.
The problem is that most of us think that we should live apart from the rest. We may interact with other people on a daily basis, but at the end of the day, many of us usually choose to handle and face our problems all by ourselves. Standing up for what we believe in and being accountable for the choices we make is a very good trait to have, but there’s a fine line between being courageous in looking after ourselves and pushing people away simply because we don’t want to involve them in our personal issues.
The fact is, we need connections with other people, especially with those who genuinely care for us. Even babies know this most basic need. Studies prove that babies who grow up with the plenty of touch tend to become happier and healthier individuals. As adults, we have to remember the importance of human touch. A hug makes a world of difference in a person’s life. Hugs connect people beyond space and beyond time. With two arms wrapped around our body, friendships can deepen and become more meaningful. On a personal note, I do not recall being touched by my mother in the early formative (up to age 6) years of my life. Obviously I would have been touched, probably quite often at times, however I doubt there was much love energy in it all. In fact, years later during times of ‘inner healing’, my sense of being ‘maternally bonded/conceptualized’ to a cat surfaced. No wonder I had so many psych/emotional problems and started out in life as a nasty little shit.
Time and distance are immaterial when it comes to connection. Though hugs may not be as easy to do for some people, we need to bear in mind that touch is a part of our five senses. A touch does not only serve our cognitive needs to familiarize ourselves more with the world, it also gives us a sense of having a richer experience in life. Touch therapists swear by it, saying that it also does wonders to our health.
The important thing is, we need to know how to communicate with others beyond language. After all, words only go so far**. Physical communication is another way to send out a message. With a mere embrace, or even subtle touch, we can tell people about what we really think of them. The hypothalamic area of our brain will experience a reduction of activity. When stress is present in our lives, we need a way to relax. Whatever method you employ, hugs are an added bonus.
So, if you find yourself at the crossroads of your life, seek out a friend or a family member. Ask for their comfort with the simple use of their two arms and immediately feel the connection with another kindred soul. Try it and see for yourself just how powerful and miraculous this simple gesture can be.
Consider too animals – the most obvious ones are cats and dogs. Have you noticed how they love to be touched? And that stroking them on one day is not enough for tomorrow, or the rest of the week.
** Words can carry great power to harm or heal, especially when spoken by those with relevant understanding, wisdom and knowledge.
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