It's Friday, it's a light-hearted topic that I'm sure we all have something to say about.
With the wedding last weekend, it was an emotional time as the mother of the groom. All the various emotions experienced were:
Excitement
Happiness
Reality check that my baby is grown up and starting his own family
Loneliness, to a point, because I didn't have anyone to hold my hand
Pride (sorry Sis. Roxie, but I was proud)
Apprehension being the first big social event divorced
Relief that all went well
I did the "social hug", where you are glad to see someone you haven't seen in a while. I did the "welcome to our family hug" with my DIL. I did the "thanks for everything hug" to those that helped so much.
However, I needed a hug just to fall into.
Know what I mean?
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Master of Science in Applied Disgruntled Religious Theorist Wrangling
PhD in Petulant Tantrum Quelling
Dean of the School of Hard Knocks
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 neighbour,
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 language,
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.
Jill Wolf
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Master of Science in Applied Disgruntled Religious Theorist Wrangling
PhD in Petulant Tantrum Quelling
Dean of the School of Hard Knocks
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
It's Friday, it's a light-hearted topic that I'm sure we all have something to say about.
With the wedding last weekend, it was an emotional time as the mother of the groom. All the various emotions experienced were:
Excitement
Happiness
Reality check that my baby is grown up and starting his own family
Loneliness, to a point, because I didn't have anyone to hold my hand
Pride (sorry Sis. Roxie, but I was proud)
Apprehension being the first big social event divorced
Relief that all went well
I did the "social hug", where you are glad to see someone you haven't seen in a while. I did the "welcome to our family hug" with my DIL. I did the "thanks for everything hug" to those that helped so much.
However, I needed a hug just to fall into.
Know what I mean?
If any day one would need a hug it would have been a day like this, so many emotions, thoughts, people --
"Hugging is good medicine. It transfers energy, and gives the person hugged an emotional boost. You need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. A hug makes you feel good. The skin is the largest organ we have and it needs a great deal of care. A hug can cover a lot of skin and gives the message that you care. It is also a form of communication. It can say things you don't have words for. The nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give one without getting one."
Author Unknown
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Master of Science in Applied Disgruntled Religious Theorist Wrangling
PhD in Petulant Tantrum Quelling
Dean of the School of Hard Knocks
According to Kathleen Keating, R.A., M.N., author of The Hug Therapy Book, hugs take many forms depending on what you want to communicate. A few examples include:
The Bear Hug--ideal for two individuals of disproportionate sizes and for saying, "You're terrific," or "You can count on me".
The A-Frame--Brief embrace ideal for little-known relatives and situations requiring a bit of formality. All of the hugging takes place above the neck. This hug communicates polite caring or detached warmth. Great for new huggers.
The Cheek Hug--A tender hug that can be executed sitting or standing. This hug says "I'm sorry you're disappointed," or is ideal to share joy or greet an elderly relative.
The Group Hug--Great for good friends sharing an activity or project. Group hugs communicate support, security, affection, unity and universal belonging.
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Master of Science in Applied Disgruntled Religious Theorist Wrangling
PhD in Petulant Tantrum Quelling
Dean of the School of Hard Knocks
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When a newspaper posed the question, "What's Wrong with the World?" G. K. Chesterton reputedly wrote a brief letter in response: "Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely Yours, G. K. Chesterton." That is the attitude of someone who has grasped the message of Jesus.
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