A hug is not finished
Until we let go
So while you’re here
I’ll hug you and let you know
I love you dearly
I’m glad you’re near
I pray for you daily
And wish you good cheer
My arms reach out
To hold you in my arms
I squeeze you tightly
And snuggle in your charms
But if I don’t let go
My hug will smother you
So I release and bless you
To God’s care; He’ll cover you.
God bless you daily.
May His angels guide your steps.
And fill you with joy.
Let’s hug tight…
and then let go!
Haiku x3
Need intimacy
More than need food or water
No touch means no life
Thought relationships
Are important for your health
Nothing beats a hug
.
Make peace in your head
Express that peace in actions
Live intimately
Children express intimacy freely. Their heartfelt hugs are genuine. They are unabashedly affectionate and loving. At what point in our lives do we lose that? Can we get it back? Should we?
The premise of my blog is that the world would be a better place if we could just love one another. Real love. Agape love. I care more about you than I do myself kind of love. I’m in this to GIVE and not to count the cost or worry about what I can get.
So run your finger
Over the heart of my soul
Find the crack and pour
HUGS
SMILES
LAUGHTER
LOVE
Ready?
Set!
GO!!
Just do it!
See ya tomorrow
My Madison Valley Writers’ Group meets every first and third Friday. We begin with a free write for about 15 minutes – prompted by a topic drawn out of a bag. I have the bag and members are invited to add topics to it whenever they are inspired to do so.
Arriving five minutes late yesterday, I forgot the bag… so our topic was “Stream of Consciousness.” We were invited to write about whatever was on our mind.
Here is what I wrote:
LIFE
Life is a series
Of highs and lows
It’s full of surprises –
Some hugs and some blows.
As long as we’re able
To roll with the punches,
Life gives us roses
And blessings in bunches.
It’s when we are stiffened
By pain and cruel people
That life knocks us over
And we topple from the steeple
Of security and safety
That we have always had.
So send those folks back out
And come back to being glad.
Life is a series
Of questions with too many insults
Unless we learn to toss away
The negativity for positive results.
So, set your mind on “Happy.”
Let that sad emoticon disappear
And remember when you need a hug,
I’m always ready … always here.
Throw out the old boxing gloves.
Don’t return blows in life’s fight.
Just give back love and grace –
And keep your spirit ever bright.
It’s not Pollyanna thinking.
It’s possible – even probable – I know,
Because I practice that love daily.
It’s where I get my inner glow!
… and so do I!
See ya tomorrow
If you had a chance to do a free write
on a stream of consciousness right now,
what would your topic be?
Positive Language
Recently I saw this posted on FaceBook:
One FB reader responded to this post by writing, “Hmmm. Sometimes no words are needed. If in public hold child sideways around their middle (so feet and arms can’t wack you) and calmly walk out and go home. Child quickly learns after this is done several times that this behavior means going home without the fun or the goodies. (Best advice a pediatric doctor gave me). Even if it means leaving a cart full of groceries in the store.”
Another reader said it applies to toddlers and the elderly!
I said I think some of these may apply to us ALL!
Ask Me Any Day
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Always!!
We’re never too young or too old to be treated with compassion. I ALWAYS need a hug!!
The ROCKITMAMA.COM post suggested this positive language might “tame a temper tantrum.”
I suggest it might avoid one, too. And – regardless of the age – it might help avoid hurt feelings, misunderstandings, and callous attitudes.
I will try always to use positive language in the face of agitation.
How about you?
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
See ya tomorrow.
Day #8 of A – Z “What Makes Me Happy?”
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality
Invitation to my heart
Blessed happy home
Yes, I love sharing
My lovely, welcoming home
All times of the year
HUGS
Give heavenly hugs
Because the world needs more of
Pure and loving touch
.
Haiku, home, hospitality and hugs make me happy.
Check out this darling YOUTUBE of generous hugs!
What is your “H” word that makes YOU happy?
An Unexpected Angel
Had dinner with us
Last night.
The Unsuspecting Guests
Met him and his smile
So bright.
With no arms
In sight,
He hugged with
Warmest joy.
How could this
Angel live inside a
Deformed little boy?
God lives
Inside us all.
He reminds us
To look –
Not on the outside,
But inside
Each Living Book.
Our hearts
Are Living Stories.
Open yours wide
So you can be
An Unexpected Angel
Spreading God’s love
JOYFULLY!
It’s true… his name was Francisco. We call him Chico. A child whose mom may have unsuspectingly taken thalidomide, causing her baby’s limbs not to form normally, he is from Ecuador. Here for medical treatment, living with a host family of Unexpected Angels, Chico is a blessing to all who meet him. His smile spreads from ear to ear. His joy is contagious. His language is Spanish and his English is limited, but the common words necessary to understand God’s message here are spoken with the heart. Ah yes, love conquers all! Open your arms with a renewed sense of awareness today – and spread God’s love joyfully!
My blog’s subtitle is “Love One Another.” I have not seen a story that exemplifies this concept quite like Tim Harris’ story written by Andrea Kelly and videotaped on http://www.thehandwrittenlife.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/inspirational-monday-2/
Check it out and be prepared to give a high-five and a hug to the next person you see. Oh ya!!!!!
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
Learning to Live; Living to Learn; Learning to Love; Living in Love
