My word for May 31st is HUG
Zeddie Watkins Little is worldwide known because of his
fabulous photo. He was named “the
ridiculously photogenic guy” after a photographer just happened to snap a shot
of him during a marathon. A new
photo has emerged and made a 28-year-old woman named Rachel well known to those
in the media world. Rachel, who
has congenital emphysema, posted a picture of herself after her operation. She had 60% of her lung removed. There is more to this girl than just
her beautiful photo. She is a
caring woman. She is one of those
girls that people just fall in love with.
Rachel explained how she was in ICU a few hours after surgery, her
family had all gone home and she just wanted to talk to someone. Rachel began to post photos and
talk about her surgery and recovery on the internet. People started to go
crazy. Rachel is overwhelmed by
all the attention, so many people saying nice things and wishing her well. As Robin Roberts interviewed her Robin
said something that stuck with me.
Robin said, “all of this is like a universal hug, hug from people that
you don’t even know.”
Lauren told us the other day that she had read an article
that stated that when under stress or you are having an anxiety attack someone
needs to hug you. I thought about
this and began to research. Hugs
can be found anywhere there are people and hugs are free. All they take is a moment of your
time. There are no adverse side
effects except making someone feel better. They can be contagious and addictive. Hugs can give someone a mental
lift. When a baby is born they are
cuddled and caressed all the time.
This makes them feel secure. In 2003 the America Psychosomatic
Association released a report that found hugs make people healthier. When people hug the level of cortisol
lowers, cortisol is a hormone secreted in response to stress. There have been studies that have
concluded that touch has a beneficial effect on pain, treatment of disease, as
well as emotional and physical development. Hugs help overcome medical conditions such as,
osteoarthritis and depression.
Hugs can bring a sense of connection and belonging into your life.
With all of this being said, start hugging today, every
chance you get. “Faithbook” is a
good way to hug, even though it isn’t the same as physical touch, we know that
when we receive a message or someone writes on our wall we are being thought
of. Even if it is a viral hug,
send a hug to a friend. Write on someone’s wall, here is a hug for you today,
pass on. Hugs are a simple way to
make a difference and make this world a better place. Encourage everyone to give a hug.
Dear Lord we know that you want us to love one another and
encourage one another. Help us to
pass on hugs to everyone that we come in contact with, even if it is a media
hug. Assist us in feeling your
hugs as you help us press on through 2012.
John 13:34-35
New
International Version (NIV)
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so
you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my
disciples, if you love one another.”
http://beatyourdepression.com/blog/natural-cures-for-depression/healthy-hugs
Healthy Hugs, November 28, 2007, by John.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hugs:-The-Ultimate-Antidepressant&id=472199 Hugs: The Ultimate Antidepressant, Gal
Baras
http://gma.yahoo.com/video/fashionbeauty-26594250/ridiculously-photogenic-girl-live-on-gma-29506351.html
Good Morning America, ABC
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