A Cup Full of Hugs

Day 6:  21 Mindful Hugs

“We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.” -Virginia Satir, Family Therapist

I began my workday at a local coffee shop and was delighted when the peppermint tea I ordered came in the Big Hug Mug.  How appropriate.  I gave 21 hugs today.  So far, that is my record for the most hugs in one day.

I must say that today was full of some really great hugs.  It seems that opportunities to hug people were everywhere.  Co-workers, friends, strangers.  The day started with a fantastic hug from a cute guy in the coffee shop, and later a hug from his adorable younger brother.  There was a hug from a new friend and one from an old friend.  Even a hug for my supervisor.

Later in the day, I ran into an acquaintance who was going through a tough time and really needed a hug.  I'm so grateful that I could give that to her when she needed it.  The best hug of the day was from a complete stranger near the end of the day.  Clearly this was a person who loves to give and get hugs.  If only I had her enthusiasm for hugs.

While I still don't consider myself much of a hugger, I am continuing to test my edge with this challenge.  I must admit that the hugging is starting to grow on me.

My Big Hug Mug runneth over.