[Oe List ...] Celebrate National Hugging Day today

[Isobel A Bishop]

Hello Jim and Ken,

What a lovely idea!  Now I know why I enjoy a good hug…..


Jim and I send greetings to y'all in 2014.   May each one of you- our dear friends; --- enrich your communities with hope, and the fulfilment of those things which are your passions, and dear to your hearts. 


In peace,

Isobel



On 22/01/2014, at 3:28 AM, James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com> wrote:

> "The average length of a hug between two people is 3 seconds, but researchers have discovered something fantastic. When a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. 
> 
> The reason is that a sincere hug produces a hormone called "oxytocin", also known as the love hormone. This substance has many benefits in our physical and mental health, helps us, among other things, to relax, to feel safe and calm our fears and anxiety. 
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