March 4th, 2010 
Cindy Hugging
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204 Care Bears Funshine Bear Talking Kissing and Hugging Super Cute! $10.00 |
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2003 CARE BEARS 7” CUDDLE PAIRS FRIENDS-THANKS-A-LOT & FUNSHINE HUGGING BEARS $2.99 |
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Pair of Cream Colored Plush Hugging Bears 9 1/2″ CUTE $9.95 |
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Care Bears “Hugging” Rainbow and Funshine Bears $6.00 |
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Two 12″ TAN & BROWN PLUSH HUGGING MONKEYS extreemely clean & nice condition CUTE $9.99 |
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Care Bears Cuddle 8″ Pairs Friends Hugging FUNSHINE FRIEND BEAR $14.99 |
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Boyds PIN Miss HATTIE Hugging 3 BABIES / FREE SHIPPING $11.50 |
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Hugging Funshine Care Bears Plush Bear Stuffed Animal Carebear Funshine $10.36 |
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Care Bears Friendship Bears. Hugging Harmony bear and Kite bear. $2.99 |
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Hallmark Heartline Teddy Bear with hugging arms 7 1/2″ $2.95 |
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BERNE the Bear stuffed animal Progressive Plush hugging $9.99 |
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Hallmark 20″ White Hugging Bear Plush Velcro Paws $11.99 |
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Collector’s Amica Canterbury hugging bears three brooches a poodle in basket 5pc $16.26 |
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Carebear Stuffed Animal Take Care Bear Pink Purple Heart Hugging Star 11.5″ Tall $15.99 |
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7″ DO YOUR BEST & HARMONY HUGGING CARE BEARS Plush Stuffed Animal $16.97 |
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Care Bears Funshine Thanks A Lot Hugging Teddies Plush 2003 $14.99 |
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Adorable 2011 GMA Accessories Plush 16″ HUGGING PANDA BEAR Velcro Paws VHTF $19.99 |
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Care Bears Lot Talking Share, Easter Share & Cheer Hugging, Good Luck & Monkey $24.99 |
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2 Cute & Soft Collection Hugging Bears Soft Toy 20cm Excellent gT $7.89 |
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Valentine Build a bear Pink with white hearts & magnetic hugging hands $12.74 |
The Therapeutic Value Of A Hug
Have you hugged your child today? It was a popular slogan that was coined in 1969. I think it’s time to modify the phrase to: Have you hugged your loved one today?
Most couples report the perfunctory kiss upon their greeting or departure as their most consistent form of affection outside of sex. It’s not enough. We should never mistake or substitute sex for affection. Affection expressed through hugging is therapeutic and fulfills our basic, human need for touching or being touched. It also relaxes us and lowers our blood pressure. In essence, affectionate touching can improve and prolong our lives.
Couples should indeed put forth greater effort to be affectionate with each other. Those who do tend to report greater harmony, a closer bond, and fewer conflicts in their relationships.
In his book Touching: The Human Significance of Skin, Dr. Ashley Montagu examines the importance of touch on all aspects of human development. Through an analysis of the study of mammal, monkey, ape and human behaviors, he concludes that just as breathing is a basic physical need for these species, touch is a basic behavioral need and when this need remains unsatisfied, abnormal behavior is a likely outcome. He writes:
“Both the hugger and the person being hugged benefit because they have the immediate positive outcome of feeling good. Hugs are heartwarming and can have the effect of leaving one energized and rejuvenated. A caregiver’s hug accurately expresses to a child feelings of love, acceptance, comfort and a desire for closeness.”
He continues.
“Hugging is health-enhancing because it reduces tension and stress, aids the immune system, helps with sleep, assists in building self-esteem and best of all has no negative side effects. When we open our hearts and arms to others, we inspire them to do likewise.”
Former late night talk show host Arsenio Hall made the “man hug” acceptable. He greeted his guests – both female and male – with a warm embrace. It set the tone for the intimate conversations which followed. His guests seemed to be oblivious to the cameras and the studio audience as they revealed information about themselves to Arsenio that they probably would not reveal to another talk show host. Ditto for Oprah Winfrey. Her warm embrace is not only welcoming, but comforting to her guests.
There are many types of hugs that are given in different situations. The hugs that you see given at airports tend to be longer in duration. Hugs that are given to people that you have not seen in a while tend to be more enthusiastic. Hugs that are romantically inspired tend to be more intense and sometimes are given back-to-front (one person from behind who wraps their arms around the other), which carries sexual connotations. Then there’s the sideways hug which is essentially a one-armed embrace that shows friendliness and acceptance.
No matter what type of hug you give or receive, a hug is a hug and it carries emotional benefits. In fact, hugging is so therapeutic that there is a National Hugging Day (January 21) which was created in 1986 by Rev. Kevin Zaborney from Caro, Michigan. Zaborney created the day to promote “the emotional benefits of hugging.”
You now know that hugs are therapeutic pills that we can prescribe to each other. They supply our souls with the nutrients of affection that we all need for our mental health, and emotional well-being. Taking the time or making the effort to give more hugs is clearly a rewarding experience for both the person giving it, and the person receiving it.
Have your hugged your loved one today? If not, there’s no better time than the present.
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Weddingstar Contemporary Love Birds Cake Topper $20.59 Simply perfect for the new Love Birds! These timeless, contemporary snow white birds nestle together, interlocking their necks in an embrace. Made of glazed porcelain ensuring their durability. Cake topper measures 4.25 inches high. Base measure 5.5 inches. Cake topper weighs 8.8 ounces. Use separately in a centerpiece…. |
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LOVE AND HUGS SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET *GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, WEDDING, ETC $8.99 As featured in Wallpaper- and I.D. magazine. The very nature of this set connotes love, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones! The bold use of black and white suggests that we are all brothers and sisters on this planet and we need to treat each other with kindness, compassion and respect. The rethinking of a salt and pepper set on this level, as well the clever geometric aspect of the de… |
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Westland Giftware Peanuts Magnetic Snoopy Hugging Charlie Brown Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, 3-1/2-Inch $10.95 Peanuts Snoopy Hugging Charlie Brown Salt and Pepper Shakers Spice up your life with Peanuts Charlie Brown and Snoopy salt and pepper shakers. Wonderful conversation pieces for the dining table and kitchen! Peanuts Charlie Brown and Snoopy salt and pepper shakers arrive in a Snoopy, Peanuts themed box. Box size approximately 5.5×4.5×3 inches. Peanuts Charlie Brown and Snoopy salt and pepper shak… |
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Georgia Satellites $13.96 GEORGIA SATELLITES – GEORGIA SATELLITES – USA CD – LONG BOX – RARE – STILL SEALED – BOX CONDITION: VG+ STILL SEALED (CUT MARK ON TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER) – CD COVER CONDITION: MINT – STILL SEALED – CD CONDITION: MINT – STILL SEALED – LABEL: ELEKTRA 075596049627 / 9 60496 2 – YEAR: 1986 – TRACK LISTINGS: KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF / RAILROAD STEEL / BATTLESHIP CHAINS / RED LIGHT / THE MYTH OF LOVE … |
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Blue’s Clues – Blue’s Room – It’s Hug Day $4.20 Includes “Hug Day” and “Joe’s Clues.” 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; game; bonus episodes “I’m So Happy!,” “Body Language.”… |
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Just Who I Am $11.00 Track Listing: 1. You’re Always There 2. He Will Make a Way 3. Just Who I Am 4. Texas Town 5. You’re Where I Belong 6. I just Hold His Hand! 7. The Reach of God’s Grace 8. A Real Friend 9. I Love the Lord 10. Heal My Broken Heart 11. I Will Keep Trusting You 12. Commode Huggin’ Blues 13. Just Find Jesus… |
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Wings: Vietnam Collection [VHS] $29.98 … |
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Wings – Vietnam Collection: A-4 Skyhawk [VHS] $19.98 … |
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GE 50360 Wall Hugger Extension Cord (6 Feet) $3.91 GE 50360 6-FT WALL HUGGER EXTENSION CORD… |
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Westinghouse 78108 Petite 6-Blade 30-Inch 3-Speed Hugger-Style Ceiling Fan with Light, White $43.40 Enjoy the dual benefits of warm lighting and convenient climate control with the Westinghouse 78108 Petite hugger-style ceiling fan. Stylishly compact, the 30-inch low-profile ceiling fan mounts snugly to accommodate low ceilings and smaller size rooms (up to 80 square feet) such as bedrooms, kitchens, three-season porches, media rooms, and other cozy spaces. This fan features a whisper-quiet mo… |
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