06/05/2019

In college, I never HELD the sign, but I always hugged the person who WAS holding the sign-
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Some people hate hugs- and that’s cool-
I pride myself in giving great hugs (or so I’ve been told)
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One of the best huggers to date was my high school softball coaches Wife- Linda.
Boy- could she give a HUG!
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Even though you might not be a touchy/feely/hug type person-
Did you know that touch not only reduces blood pressure and increases alertness-
But all-out hugs have the ability to elevate your mood, reduce stress and your heart rate-
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I’m not asking you to give/accept unwanted hugs- but it’s something interesting to think about when we talk about overall health and habits we form around health.
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Close relationships and ones where you feel safe are just as important to your mental health as regular movement, but we don’t hear about this side too often-
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I made this sign for @spokane_mama and @gtbspokane who will be marching in the pride parade this Saturday- 🏳️‍🌈hopefully many hugs are exchanged!