A Hug is one of the most basic ways we humans touch. There is so much power in a hug, it can break down barriers, as well as build foundations.
A hug need no words.
With a hug we can comfort and we can greet.
It cost nothing but the act of kindness in its simplest form.
A study showed, hugs increase levels of oxytocin, a bonding hormone, and reduced blood pressure which cuts the risk of heart disease.
The picture shared on the blog is from an article featured in Life Magazine (June 1996 – Page 18): The Rescuing Hug
The article called “The Rescuing Hug”. The article details the first week of life of a set of twins, Kyrie (red dot) and Brielle (blue dot).
Apparently, each were in their respective incubators, and one was not expected to live. A hospital nurse fought against the hospital rules and placed the babies in one incubator. When they were placed together, the healthier of the two threw an arm over her sister in an endearing embrace. The smaller baby’s heart rate stabilized and her temperature rose to normal.
They both survived, and are thriving, in fact, the two girls went home to share a crib, and still snuggle. The twins are happy kindergartners now. The hospital changed their policy after they saw the effect of putting the two girls together, and now they bed multiples together.
*Twin Tales – The Magic and Mystery of Multiple Births out on publication has an update on the girls.
Let us not forget to embrace those whom we love and never underestimate the power of a hug!
Daisy Says: Hug someone today !
