James, Great posting. Here's to being in our bodies, rather than simply in our heads. Hugs (lasting 20 seconds or more...) Ken Begin forwarded message: From: James Wiegel <jfwiegel@yahoo.com> Date: January 21, 2014 11:28:35 AM EST To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: [Oe List ...] Celebrate National Hugging Day today "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. _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net