A hug at the right time is priceless
Do you like to cuddle? This simple, yet meaningful act can make a difference when it comes to developing into happy, healthy people. All beings need physical contact, and a hug is the most important universal symbol of all.
In every culture, family or relationship embracing is seen as a show of affection and when given with sincerity its effects on body and mind are impressive. So it’s time to rethink the amount of hugs we give and receive each day to increase that number.
Why do we like to hug and receive hugs?
Surrounding a person with our arms is an act of love and protection, we try to protect that loved one. We put our body above the other to give them comfort and warmth. From the moment a mother comes into contact with her baby, she needs your touch and warmth to grow up healthy, feel loved and happy.
In the same way, when we receive a genuine hug we feel loved, comforted and trusted. Our self-esteem and joy go up, even more so if we go through a bad time or go through a period of anxiety. Hugging is also a sign of empathy; we connect with the other and match their same emotional and even spiritual vibration.
Hugs are part of our identity as social beings. They add family ties and allow us to grow more mature, being able to connect with loved ones.
There are moments that can arise as a spontaneous reaction, when we are surprised, when we feel nostalgia or when we see a person after a long time. Hasn’t it happened to you that sometimes you have the need to hug very hard, almost leaving your partner breathless? Well, that’s how happy it makes us hug!
What a hug says
We can communicate a thousand things by embracing, a language without words that serves to express sincere feelings. We can say I love you, I’ve missed you, I’m glad to see you, I’m happy, thank you, I support you, you make me proud, we achieved success, I congratulate you, I’m happy for you and a thousand other things. We need to give and receive to be full and stay healthy. To convince yourself, check out the following benefits of embracing.
-Hugging is a sign of affection that promotes psychological development from birth. Babies who don’t get enough of these strokes have growth problems, and may even have degenerative conditions.
-Improves self-esteem by causing the body to secrete serotonin and dopamine that produce well-being and joy.
-It has a powerful calming effect because serotonin calms stress, feelings of anger and anxiety.
-Reduces blood pressure, helping the body to balance blood flow.
-Eliminates tension and helps us find peace of mind.
-It increases white blood cells by strengthening our immune system.
-Hugging makes us feel safer, happier, improves our mood and makes communication easier. It makes us understandable and more sympathetic.
How do you like to cuddle?
Whether you’re a bear hugger or you prefer to cuddle up to someone’s chest, whether you like long or shorter hugs, pats on the back or lifting people off the ground, hug much more! Make sure they are genuine and full of affection. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by, forget the formalities and extend those arms.