Hugging – have you seriously thought about hugging? It has multiple benefits, and we should all be doing more of it. If we were, half the wars and battles wouldn’t be taking place, and thank the Lord that no-one has invented an anti-hugging vaccination. Hugs are much more life-preserving and also far more pleasant than coming down with a nasty case of chickenpox or the flu.
Did you know that you need at least one hug a day for reassurance, two a day for survival, four for maintenance and eight for growth? This fact would explain why I am reasonably ‘happy little bunny’ still breathing, in reasonable ‘nick’ but only two-feet-and-eight-inches tall.
If anyone would like to contribute to another few inches of height, I wouldn’t object or turn you away.
Hugging is environmentally friendly and ecologically sound. It builds self-esteem and also builds strong arm and shoulder muscles both of which are far less costly than building another new block of apartments and therefore, is economically viable.
It slows down aging which probably means I’ll feel like I’m ninety-seven before I reach sixty given that I live alone and don’t have a handy partner or nearby children.
However, I do hug the odd friend, (as I tend to prefer my friends to be a little on the peculiar side, like myself rather than conventionally rational).
I have to confess that I have a rather unusual habit in that I have been, on the odd occasion, known to approach and embrace a complete stranger. Hugging in those circumstances is sometimes okay, especially when it is to offer comfort or solace.
However, there are times such as when it’s with the bus driver en route or a waiter with a full tray of tea and scones which are not a wise idea. Also, cuddling up with the airplane pilot of a Jumbo Jet in mid-flight, or offering an embrace with Her Majesty, The Queen in the middle of giving her Christmas speech, etc., it can be seen as somewhat inappropriate.
Hugging also releases the feel-good hormone, oxytocin that is nature’s anti-depressant, so if they were readily available, we would have a lot more warm and happy people about and a lot less diazepam/valium needed.
A first rate hug ideally needs to have two elements, a hugger, and a huggee, preferably willing participants and not someone like ‘The Incredible Hulk’ squeezing the life out of a reluctant Miniature Chihuahua. Likewise, a hug needs to be shared between two beings, or more if near to hand as clutching thin air is no better than attempting to embrace a boa-constrictor.
At this point, I should say that I am offering free demonstrations. In addition, all contributions to myself will be gratefully received as I am saving up for my Blue-Peter badge.
Essentially Ellie 
Hugs sent, Ellie.
Many thanks, Mick 🙂
I’m a big fan of hugging, although the only people I ever hug are my wife, my mother — and occasionally my father and brother when I meet them again after what is always far too long. I used to hug my children, but they are both teenage boys now and think they’re too old for that kind of thing. 🙂
Yes, I think you’re probably right … teenage boys aren’t exactly the most enthusiastic hugees but from experience their demonstrative affection often shows itself again when they are mature. Sometimes, you’re in for a long wait as I was with my son but it’s a case of having patience. On the other hand, some boys grow up and feel it’s just not the macho thing to do. Sending a hug for prosperity! x 🙂
Thanks for the hugs, Ellie. I never used to hug my brother or my father when I was young, but these days I only see either of them once every couple of years, so the hugs happen spontaneously. We’re just so happy to see each other. As for my kids… I’m not sure. They seem pretty hug resistant at the moment.
Many hugs, I am a huggy person, too. We’re alike then lol. XX
Thanks, Carol anne. Sending you hugs too xxx 🙂