"Hugs — a universal gesture of caring, warmth and connection — offer an immense capacity to heal, uplift and relax."

"The power of hugging should not be underestimated. You’ve likely heard the famous quote from the late family therapist Virginia Satir saying, 'We need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth'. But the reality is that you’ll reap the biggest rewards from the quality of your hugs, not the quantity. It should be emotion-driven and sentiment-driven, not just about trying to check off a box like ‘let me get in my five hugs today so I can be healthier.’

As little as two hugs a day could make a difference. And the hugs can be shared with anyone in your social circle as long as they’re meaningful interactions."

Have you given or received meaningful hugs today? 💜🫂

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