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Tag Archives: Hugs
A Touch is as Good as Chocolate
From NPR’s Morning Edition, September 20, 2010: THE POWER OF TOUCH Social scientists have shown in many studies over the years that supportive touch can have good outcomes in a number of different realms. Consider the following examples: If a teacher touches … Continue reading
Lonely Angel
… we are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other. Lucian de Crescenzo But getting to “embrace” in our times isn’t easy. Watch Free Hugs again: what does it take to begin … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Etcetera, Loneliness, Quotes, Touch, Wisdom
Tagged Angels, Friendship, Hugs, Loneliness
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Lonely Angel
… we are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other. Lucian de Crescenzo But getting to “embrace” in our times isn’t easy. Watch Free Hugs: what does it take to … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Etcetera, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Touch
Tagged Angels, Holidays, Hugs, Touch, Welcome
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Lonely Angel
… we are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other. Lucian de Crescenzo But getting to “embrace” in our times isn’t easy. Watch Free Hugs again: what does it take … Continue reading
A Rescuing Hug
Hugs as medicine? Seems like an Urban Legend, but snopes.com attests to its truth… and efficacy…. At first glance the Internet story seemed too good to be true: a pair of twin girls, each weighing only two pounds at birth, … Continue reading