Hugs

A Simple Hug

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part

A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear

A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and type,
It's always understood

And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts

How many hugs do you get a day? This came into my mind when i was chatting with a friend. When was the last time you hugged someone? or how about your family members?
In Malaysia, hugging in public is a no-no cause you will get fine by the police for indecent act in public. And also, we can't simply hug a person unless it is someone you are close with, like gf, and family members.
But why hugging is important? Lets see it in a scientific view :

Hugs are not only nice, they are needed... Hugs can relieve pain and depression.. make the healthier happier, and the most secure even more so.. Hugging feels good and overcomes fear... It provides stretching exercise to short people and stooping exercise to tall people... Hugging does not upset the environment.. It saves heat and energy... requires no special equipment.. Hugging makes happy days happier and impossible days possible.

Hugging is not just a simple stretching hands around another person. There are steps in hugging and of coz with different kind of meanings to types of hugging. This is something that i found it on the net and i think its interesting to know:

• Family Hug: Approach kindly, but not too emotionally.
• Friend Hug (girls): Approach caringly, sometimes humorously, and smile.
• Friend Hug (guys): Approach quickly, usually not looking them in the eye.
• Crush Hug: Approach carefully, but do not seem shy. Smile slightly and perhaps say a caring word or two.
• Lover Hug: It doesn't matter who starts this, either can make it just as romantic. When approaching, put your hands on their shoulders and look them in the eyes. Say you love them, how much you care for them, and how much you are loving every second with them. Then fall into each other and hug with all your heart.

So, have you heard about this campaign called World Hugging Day? This campaign was founded by Juan Mann in June 2004 in Sydney. There is a website about it also Here!
We won't get anything like this in Malaysia due to certain reasons. I like the comfy of hugging a person, doesn't matter whether it's a male or female. It's just the gentle gesture of holding someone close to you.
Have you hugged anyone today? Its not too late to hug the one you love now... Lets HUG everyone!

A hug is a handshake from the heart

Hugs and kisses,
XOXO