A hug is a universal medicine, it is how we handshake from the heart. -Anonymous A study found that one-third of people receive no hugs on a daily basis while 75 percent said they wanted more hugs. (1)
Did you know that hugging can: lower blood pressure reduce stress ease depression boost your immune system improve your mental, physical and emotional health Did you know there's a better way to hug? 1. Hug heart to heart (hug to the right) to develop a connection. Most people tend to hug liver to liver (hug to the left) where anger and frustration energies are held. Not really something you want to share or pick up from someone else. 2. Make it count. Most people do the quick hug that lasts just a few seconds. Research and personal experience have shown me, the longer the hug - the better. That doesn't mean you have to hug someone for 5 minutes, but you do want to make sure it's an actual hug lasting 10 - 20 seconds or more. Who to hug? Definitely hug the people you trust and have a connection with: your kids, your partner, your siblings, your parents, your best friends. If you don't get along with a certain person, hugging them probably won't feel that great. I've read articles that claim hugging campaigns (people holding posters saying FREE HUGS) can be dangerous and increase stress. If it's someone who doesn't give you a good vibe or they don't want to be hugged, then I agree - hold off on the hugging. More often than not, there are a lot of people out there who long for a connection, who really could use a hug. When I see someone I don't know, or casually know, and it's obvious they need a hug, I always ask permission first. How to hug? Embrace the other person heart to heart, let your mind clear and soon your breathing will match. Allow for that connection to happen. This takes some time, but you can hug as long as it feels right. For those who aren't used to it, it may feel uncomfortable at first. It just takes some practice. Once you're into it, these are the best hugs ever. Why hug longer? 1. It gives you time to connect to the other person, which is especially important in this day and age when everything is happening at such a fast pace and on a very impersonal level. 2. It gives your body some time to relax and release into the hug. 3. It allows oxytocin to start to flow which is beneficial to our health and well-being. 4. A genuine hug allows us to feel love, oneness and safety. Try it out for yourself. It won't take long to feel the benefits of a real, connected hug. The cool part is it's reciprocal. You can't give a hug without getting one back. Sources: 1 http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/06/hugging.aspx 2 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2230972/Embrace-hugging--good-you.html 3 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-benefits-of-hugging.html?page=1
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Tis the season of giving and receiving. Many head to the stores for the latest gadgets, new toys, clothes or the ever popular gift card. While you're out shopping, there are two wonderful gifts you should add to your list. These gifts won't cost you a penny, but they can really make someone's day. Not only are these gifts great for family and friends, but they're also wonderful for strangers. These gifts acknowledge and connect us to each other. This time of year can be tough for a lot of people, so why not give these gifts freely and truly brighten each other's day? Gift #1 - SMILE A smile is extremely powerful. I can literally feel the energy shift in a room or around people when someone genuinely smiles. I remember when I was having a pretty terrible day and a stranger crossing in front of me turned and smiled at me. That small act caused me to smile and relax and it shifted my mood. When we smile, it helps to relax our body. We also tend to feel happier. Go ahead and Smile More It Lifts Energy. Gift #2 - HUG How do you hug someone? Do you hug to their right side? Is it a quick hug? Is it one where you barely touch each other? When you hug someone, hug them on their left side and connect heart to heart. We mostly tend to hug the opposite way, connecting our liver energy and the liver holds anger and frustration. When you hug someone, hold on a few seconds longer and allow for a connection to take place. One of the best hugs I've ever received was one that was heart to heart and the person held on until our breathing matched. At first, it was a little strange, but then I realized that we were forming a connection. I love those kinds of hugs. A hug can be a Happy Utopic Gift. I also recently learned that hugs Help Us Grow Spiritually. So, this holiday season smile and hug! They are reciprocal gifts that do wonders for our Spirit.
Sending you all much Love, Smiles and Hugs - Adrienne :) |
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AuthorHello! I'm Adrienne Almamour, an empathic intuitive conduit. I assist people by detecting and clearing their subconscious emotional energy blockages. This blog is a commentary and reflection of life from an intuitive standpoint which also incorporates ways that allow us to be from our heart. |