Couldn't be simpler

Even before I became involved with Relay, one of the many truths and wisdom of life is the value of compassion and support for a fellow person during life's difficult moments.

Sometimes that means listening, offering a kind and encouraging word, sharing a personal moment in your own life's journey, or just a simple HUG without saying nothing.

According to Virgina Satir “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.”

And according to Linda Blair “Touch affects the cerebellar brain system, an area of the brain where basic positive emotions such as trust and affection probably come from.”

And even beyond those moment, a simple HUG at the best of times, goes a long way to make people feel even better.

With my alternative avatar, I've been hosting parties ever Saturday mornings for the last 2-1/2 years and I greet everyone that arrives with a HUG. It doesn't matter if they are long time members or their first visit, everyone gets a HUG, week after week.

SO I am sending out a free warm HUG to everyone that needs one or not.

"A hug is a universal medicine, it is how we handshake from the heart."  -Anonymous