H-U-G-S -------The More You Give----The More You Get!

How many of us couldn't use a hug on a daily basis----------well, when you get out of bed as part of your daily practice in the morning wrap your arms around yourself and just say "Good Morning----What a Great Day to be Alive!!!!"

Your goal for the week --------if you choose to accept it--- is to try to hug at least 10 people per day. You might just start with 5 but see if you can increase it to 10----it is kind of like working out but instead of developing your physical body you are developing the emotional part of yourself. I do not know anyone who does not enjoy a hug--------it just makes a closer connection on a different level rather than just shaking hands.

When I meet people and they put their hand out, I usually tell them I am a "Hugger" and ask if I can give them a Hug. You will be able to notice how comfortable people are with hugging by the following:

The A-Frame Hug----
It is the person who will just allow you to
hug from the shoulders, and keeps large spaces
between your bodies----like the letter "A".

The Teddy Bear Hug----
Just a genuine hug that feels relaxed and
comfortable with very little space between
the two people----like you use to hug your
"Teddy Bear"--it makes you happy and playful.

The Spiritual Hug-----
A hug where you greet each other in a
comfortable manner---breathe deeply
a couple of times to make an
inner connection and then separate.

What type of hugger are you? The more you practice the better you get. Start by hugging yourself and then at least 5 others per day and you will see how great you feel, and probably really make someone's day by making a connection. Remember------------------------ "A Hug a Day Keeps The Doctor Away!!!!!"

Fran Buckless has been a coach and educator for over 30 years. She has just started a newsletter, "All About Caring", on her website http://www.myallaboutcaring.com. Her goal is to remind people that there is someone out there that cares about them and their needs. Fran comes from a spiritual background, and believes in helping others through a variety of ways. If you need a "pick me up" or something that will make you "think", read one of her articles. She is just like you, and will try to relate some of her experiences knowing that there are others who are going through the same thing. She is also committed to helping you find other people who come from integrity in a variety of fields-----people that you don't have to search for but can trust. If you like honesty, you will like what she has to write about. She is truly inspirational, and has a bigger heart than anyone I know.

---

Life lessons - An Inpirational Story

Ju was physically abused as a child. She lived with... Read More

And How Do We Feel This Morning?

Without question, going to the hospital is teamwork from the... Read More

Unconditional Love is Absolute Freedom to Screw Up Your Life

In my lifetime, I have never witnessed enduring unconditional love... Read More

The Seasons Of Life, Part 3 of 5

This week is part three of our five part series... Read More

The 5 Fortunes Within

What could be nearer to us than our own selves.... Read More

Adages for the New Age

The old familiar adages just don't do it for me... Read More

Who Are The Underminers?

How many of you had the experience growing up of... Read More

I Dont Like This

You always do this wrong, how many times would I... Read More

What Legacy Are We Leaving Our Children?

Children can seem exhausting, annoying, wonderful, loud and funny all... Read More

Anamchara - Living An Essential Life

What is essential in your life? This question contains one... Read More

The Essence Of Freedom

Life is too hard and too risky in the eyes... Read More

When Human Beings Take It To The Limit

In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to... Read More

Remember The Titans --Let Them Never Forget...

In the popular movie, "Remember the Titans" most of us... Read More

Follow Your Dreams: Believe In You

What you believe in the inside, to a large extent... Read More

The Power of Notes

Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy,... Read More

Where Did We Miss?

Talking with friends, people I meet on a regular basis,... Read More

How To Weather Lifes Inevitable Storms

In the Northeast, we have a few months to prepare... Read More

Succeed by Whistling While You Work

Mark Twain (1835-1910) believed that having fun is important if... Read More

5 Tips To Add More Spice To Your Life

1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before.... Read More

Anything That?s Worth Doing, Is Worth Doing Poorly

Yes you got it. You read it correctly. We're not... Read More

Struggling With Addictions

What kind of bad habits do you struggle with? Most... Read More

A Faux Pas Is A Mistake In A Tuxedo

Everyone who is anybody has a hobby or at least... Read More

How To Deal With Rejection

Rejection! Who hasn't experienced the horrible feeling of being rejected?... Read More

How to Overcome Loneliness

Nowadays the majority of people live in very large cities.... Read More

Journaling for Two

Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives... Read More

Its A Brand New Day

Waking up one day and realizing your world just isn't... Read More

Is the Life Youre Living the Life You Want?

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a rabbi was walking to the synagogue.... Read More

To Raise Your Frequency, Just Turn on the Joy!

The feeling response to being filled up with Love from... Read More

Addicted To Her

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 4,... Read More

Game-Set-Match

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 21,... Read More

Do You Pay For Services Out of Obligation or Appreciation?

Have you ever paid for services rendered with a strong... Read More

Listening to Your Inner Voice May Save Your Life

"I was washing my breakfast dishes one morning when it... Read More

Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down

Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the... Read More