Internal musings and thoughts

Hugs for everyone

         I decided to go in a different direction based off of the short story photo prompt challenge.  The photo prompt shows a couple in an embrace with a natural

hedge behind them.  I could think of a short story, but I haven't written a blog in quite a few days.  The embrace in the photo reminds me of love that people use

for interaction.  An embrace is a wonderful bond that is universal.

         I'm a very affectionate individual, and love giving a hearty embrace.  I don't always give embraces, but I love interacting with people.  I love smiling at

people, shaking hands, and giving high fives.  Those gestures of affection are brief, but a hug has a lot of impact.  Most people like a good hug. 

         I don't just go up to strangers and ask for hugs.  My hugs are reserved for family and friends who are familiar with my affections.  I love

those group hugs too.  When a group gets involved then you have the opportunity of everyone jumping up and down together.  Everyone bring it in. 

         The closeness of a hug is very rewarding that a handshake doesn't have.  A hug shares a warmth that breaks the hardest person.  I worked at a job

where the foreman wasn't a poster child for personality.  His personality was very caustic.  He didn't know how to smile. 

         I would come in every day getting to know him.  I was determined to find out what he was all about.  He was a lonely individual because of his demeanor. 

I know he needed someone to reach out to.  I reached out to him as much as possible. 

         I surprised him one day by giving him one of those buddy hugs where you put your arm around someone's shoulder.  He was taken back by this gesture

because no one had ever done this to him.  His face lit up giving him a different outlook on each day.  He was a changed person. 

         I didn't work there much more after that.  I had moved on to other ventures.  I'm glad that I was able to share that gesture with him.  I hope he saw fit to

keep it going.  I hope hugs were part of his daily repertoire. 

         I could still make a short story out of this.  A hug speaks volumes for those who may be hurting or just like giving hugs. I will continue to give hugs

because that is who I am.  I hope you are a hugger.  I hold my arms open to anyone who wants or needs a hug.  Bring it in everyone.