| ody"> | | | | Virginia Satir, family therapist, through research has |
| Hugging is a miracle. Hugging is all natural; it is organic, | | | | concluded: "We need four hugs a day for survival. |
| naturally sweet, no pesticides, non-fattening, no | | | | We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We |
| carbohydrates, no preservatives, no artificial or | | | | need twelve hugs a day for growth." |
| genetically engineered ingredients, and 100% | | | | Many spiritual gurus, such as Mata Amritanandmayi, |
| wholesome. | | | | hug their disciples a lot, perhaps to pass on the divine |
| Hugging is virtually perfect. There are no batteries to | | | | energy. |
| wear out, no periodic checkups, low energy | | | | Many people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable |
| consumption, high energy yield, inflation-proof, no | | | | when hugged, but Satir advice is to still to offer hugs |
| monthly payments, no insurance requirements, | | | | because they are bound to feel good afterwards and |
| theft-proof, non-taxable, non-polluting, money back | | | | may even feel grateful to you. When you feel the |
| guarantee can be included and last, but not least fully | | | | need to be hugged, ask for one. Any place is good |
| returnable. | | | | enough for hugging: home, office, school, church, a |
| There are fourteen different types of hugs:o | | | | party, a conference. See my article--I Give Hugs ( |
| Side-to-thigho Back-to-fronto Shoulder to shouldero | | | | You may feel uncomfortable hugging, for example, at |
| Bearo Cheeko Custom-tailoredo Grabber-squeezero | | | | work. In that case, a more intimate environment, |
| Groupo Guess whoo Heart-to-hearto Sandwicho | | | | such as at home with friends or at a party fits your |
| Side-to-sideo Top-of-the-heado Spoon | | | | style. |
| Each of these basic hug types has many variations. | | | | If not twelve, have your had eight hugs today? |