Have you hugged someone today? I can remember when I was living in another city and working at one of my very first jobs. Employees at this place would start the day off by embracing each other before they began carrying out their daily duties. I thought it was rather strange, and at times, simply crazy. When I look back at where I used to work, I think to myself it wasn’t such a bad place. People at that place were a lot happier and productive.

Even now in my life, I take notice when I am given a hug and how it makes me feel loved and appreciated. Sometimes I go weeks without receiving a hug or being embraced, and I notice that I may feel down in the dumps. But there is something about being hugged that makes me feel that I am loved and that I matter. Wow, the power of a hug goes a long way.

Think about it: Have you had a hug today?

Article by Marquetta Smith

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