The Healing Power of Hugs.

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Via Tara Lemieux

on Jan 25, 2013

The Healing Power of Hugs.

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“For one moment our lives met, our souls touched.” ~ Oscar Wilde

They’re free. We’ve all got them. And we all so very much want and need them from time to time.

They make us feel safe, and sometimes help to ‘reconnect’ our body with our mind.

They bring us closer in this one small space of interconnectedness—and, make our hearts smile, big.

They have the power to completely transform our sense of being, within just one single moment.

And no words, or often very few, are ever exchanged in order to confirm that one simple point—that in this space, you are loved.

And, look! Look at how much joy they bring!

So why not take one moment today, to reach out and really touch someone?

In doing so, you might just find that two arms, outstretched, is the shortest distance between two souls.

So, go ahead—go hug someone today.

Bonus: Super amazing hug video!

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KateBartolotta says:

January 25, 2013 at 14:00

Aww, I love this! Hugs to you, Tara

Tara Lemieux says:

January 25, 2013 at 14:03

And big squeezy bear hugs back to you, Kate ~

Carolyn Riker says:

January 25, 2013 at 16:36

OH this is soooooooo good!!! Between the music and the people and the love….major hugs back to you for sharing this!

Tara Lemieux says:

January 25, 2013 at 16:41

You're most welcome, Carolyn ~

Tara Lemieux says:

January 25, 2013 at 16:48

There *is* much love here, isn't it wonderful? We are all very lucky to share in it ~ xo

Paula says:

January 26, 2013 at 14:00

Hugs and puppy kisses nothing makes you feel better.

Tara Lemieux says:

January 26, 2013 at 16:20

You are absolutely and most certainly correct, Paula – nothing like it in the world to make your heart melt into sweetness xo

slsimms says:

January 26, 2013 at 14:40

I almost went to the beach in Santa Monica with a free hugs sign. But I allowed myself to be talked out of it by my scary ass friends. Lol!

January 26, 2013 at 16:19

Oh, you absolutely SHOULD have gone to the beach with a "free hugs" sign ~ can you imagine how many hearts you would make feel amazing?

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