Love and Big Bear Hugs

Love and Big Bear Hugs

The usual ending to a letter to a near and dear one. And something we do without giving it a second thought. The phrase expresses a lot of emotional warmth, a special feeling of closeness and affection which cuts across age and gender lines.

I recently read an article about the beneficial effects of hugging. Studies have reported that hugging releases the ‘feel good’ hormone called Oxytocin. Apparently, hugging is also known to reduce blood pressure.

Climbing the corporate ladder is an exhausting and isolating exercise. Human relations fall by the wayside. Health issues are a natural outcome for the urban population. In the race to achieve targets, our minds rule our hearts, the Anahata, the seat of balance and the reservoir that holds our emotions. The heart is associated with love and compassion, and even healing.

Imagine the warm and indescribable(read ‘fuzzy’) feeling when a child runs to you and gives you an unselfconscious hug! A sensation of joy and well-being permeates the body. A spontaneous hug is a gesture of caring, the warmth that flows from the other person even has a therapeutic effect. It shows us that we need to be needed.

Research in the field of psychology has shown that one needs at least eight sincere hugs a day! Hugging a child is a way of giving nourishment to the little one. It is food for the soul. It makes them feel wanted and teaches them the power of love.

Pat Gates, an anchor with the ‘Voice of America’ in the late sixties, would sign off with “If you meet someone without a smile, give him/her one of yours!” I would like to borrow her line and say, “If you see someone feeling low and down, give them a Big Bear Hug!”

LnBBHs - what a lovely way to sign off!

Padma Srinivas

 

Dear Haasinii,

Thank for a very sweet first fb!

Actually, it never occurred to me about Valentine's Day being round the corner, I must thank you for reminding me!

HERE'S A BIG BEAR HUG FROM ME, Haasinii dear!

Lotsa luv,
Padma

 

Dearest Chitumma,

Your warm words of appreciation make me glow with pleasure!

"Just when I thought its not possible to come up with anymore innovative topics that help bring a smile to the reader and even help spruce up one's life.. you just did it!!!"

What a special way of expressing your appreciation!

"Well said about the impact these smiles and hugs would do the receiver.

Even an ordinary day brightens more with smiles that are received and hugs adorned on one's shoulders.

You know these genuine and loving gestures dont cost anything but the sincere need to reach out and touch someone and make a difference in their lives."

Agree 200% or more with each and every sentiment there.
Simple gestures that go a long way in brightening someone's day!

HUGE BEAR HUGS FROM ME, dear Chitumma,

Lots ans lots of love,
Padumma

 

Dear Jaya,

Munnabhai or Vasool Raja did indeed put the finger on the right sentiment...

We do forget the little gestures that bring a smile to one's heart!

Thanks for stopping by with your fb, Jaya dear,

WARM BEARY HUGS TO YOU,

Love,

Padma

 

Dear Mindi,

Yes, Oh Yes, I too must remember this, so far 7 has been my magical number. Must add one more and get into the habit....

Tell your DD what a wonderful place IL is, to meet and vibe and pick up new ideas... Guess she already knows...

SO HERE'S MY QUOTA OF 8 BIIIIG BEAR HUGS,

Lovya,
Padma