The power of touch is amazing! You can say
a lot with a hand shake, a gentle hand on the knee, or a big ole hug!
Hugs are huge for us in our house. We give them when daddy comes
home, we give them when someone is sad, and we even give them when we're mad.
Yes, when we're mad. Those are the best and the worst! The
best because they put a smile on your face. The worst because while in
the middle of making your really good point (that's really not that great in
the big picture), the magic of that hug has now softened you and makes you
think before you speak. So, I guess they are the best and the best during
a disagreement...ha!
Try it! I dare you. The hug was one
of the best things we implemented into our lives when we were first married.
My mother-in-law gave us a gift bag of candy kisses and a poem about the
power of the hug and I will never forget that simple, but powerful gift.
We use the hug with the discipline of our children and we use it to set
the tone for any discussion we need to have as a couple. Some of the
hardest things we've needed to say to one another have been communicated while
we were embraced. It's lovely and it keeps us strong.
So go ahead, hug. It's pretty awesome:).
Erika
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