A dear friend of mine is a hugger... of everyone. With a simple hug, she connects with people in ways that amaze and puzzle me. With a humanity-restoring hug, she closes the chasm of enemy and stranger, and turns them into friends. She draws people to her with trust and kindness.
Her example of love in action has taught me this:
The people who seem to be the most unhuggable need a hug the most.
That simple reality has made me stop in my tracks more than once. At one time or another, haven't we all been that person who needed someone to care about us, even in our most unlovable state?
In this season of giving and gorging, a hug is a one-size-fits-all gift of yourself.
Be well.
