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Get high on hugs!

Blog: Hugs are handshakes from the heart.

Article by : SpunOut.ie

More information on free hugs and more funky photos are available here!

The basic essentials of life:

1. Air
2. Food
3. Water
4. Shelter
5. Clothing
6. HUGS!!!
7. SpunOut.ie

How to hug back SpunOut.ie:

Show your love for youth empowerment and positive social change by giving a donation to SpunOut.ie or by passing on a hug.

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That’s right, grab a friend, loved one or your adorable pet, and give them a no holding back, arms wide open hug.

If you get a little embarrassed, just tell them SpunOut.ie told you to do it. We’ll gladly take the blame for spreading a little love! Gotta friend that’s on the other side of the world? This kindness initiative knows no boundaries, so email them a warm and cozy hug.

What is hugging?

  • Hugging is natural, organic, naturally sweet, free of pesticides and preservatives.
  • Hugging contains no artificial ingredients.
  • It's 100% wholesome. No calories, no caffeine, no nicotine.
  • Hugging is nearly perfect. There are no removable parts, batteries to wear out, no periodic checkups.
  • It consumes little energy, while yielding a lot.
  • Hugging is inflation-proof.
  • There are no monthly payments and no insurance requirements.
  • It's theft-proof, non-taxable, non-polluting, and fully refundable.
  • It costs very little.
  • Hugs assist the body's immune system.
  • Hugs reduce stress.
  • Hugs induce sleep.
  • Hugs invigorate and rejuvenate.
  • Hugs have no unpleasant side-effects (barring the odd spray of B.O.!).
  • Hugging is no less than a miracle drug.

What sort of people like hugging?

Nice people. People who like to share things. People who make themselves and the world they live in a little happier by hugging.

The best people, places and times to hug?

Anyone. Any place. Any time.

The value of hugs:

Although hugs are free, they're worthless if they aren't used. An unused hug is lost forever. On a planet that's starved for affection, can we really afford to lose a single hug?

Asking for hugs:

For those who aren't always comfortable with the traditional hug, you could at least try one of the other following forms of hugs:

  • A kind word.
  • A touch.
  • A loving smile.
  • A "Thank you!"
  • A "Forgive me."
  • A "Can I help you?"
  • An "I'm Sorry."

And anything else you can do to make a person feel good about him or herself.

All about hugging facts provided by: http://www.poofcat.com/friend9.html

For more information on the worldwide Free Hugs Campaign, including 50 different ways to hug, check out: http://www.freehugsguide.org/

More information on free hugs and more funky photos are available here!