THE POWER OF A HUG

I don’t know about you, but I think the planet could use a little more love.

It is not a surprise that we have become a divided and cynical world, separated by our differences, our fears, and our ignorance. Sometimes it feels like we are almost looking for excuses not to come together. It’s no wonder that loneliness, depression, and unhappiness have become like epidemics. We are alone.

Alone in a world with over 7 billion people.

Fortunately, we don’t have to be alone. We can do something about it. We can start by looking up from our cellphones once in a while, and seeing one another for who we are, instead of who we are not. We can look for the good in one another — seeing those around us as the same spark of divinity from which we come.

And, most importantly, we can reach out and open our arms to the world — not just to those who look and act like us, but to everyone. And I can’t think of a better way to start than with the small but powerful embrace of the heart.

Also known as a hug.

The hug is magical — a ripple that sends waves of energy and love to not only the recipient, but to the friends and family of the recipient, and then back to our selves.

To give love to one is to give love to all.