On greeting people...
What is your typical
greeting? It seems that if you don't
know someone, you often give a handshake.
Know them a little bit, then "hello". Know them a little more, probably still a
smile and hello. Know them a lot, then
most likely a pat-on-the-back hug. I
like the hug part best. But it's
starting to get a little "standard".
Here's what I mean…
Earlier this week a friend of
mine, sensing a little sadness from me, tells me I am in need of a hug. She throws her arms around me and gives me a
huge hug, one of those that really mean something. It wasn't one of those standard half-hearted
"hello" hugs. It was a big one
that makes you feel warm inside and that everything is going to be 'ok'. It sticks with you later, and you are
grateful to have that friend.
Maybe it's been a while since I
really needed a big ol' hug? Or maybe
it's been a while since I've actually gotten one that someone really
meant? What I'm saying here… I think we
need more of those Big Hugs regularly in life.
They feel good to receive AND to give.
I think we'd all be happier, if nothing else for a few moments, to pass
along big hugs.
It should be noted that my Big Hug
Giver girl is not exactly a big ol' girl; she's a petite softball player with
an injured shoulder. It doesn't take a
bear of a person to give a meaningful hug.
SO in honor of my sudden realization, I am going to incorporate more hugs
into my days and nights (except at the gym—yuck!) Watch out, Jessie's on the hug rampage
now!!! And if I forget, please remind
with one in return!
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