Hugs useful

The initiator of the introduction of the Day hugs in 1986 became the pastor Kevin Seaborne of the town of Clio, Michigan (USA). Church leader explained this by the fact that Americans are too reticent in expressing good relations to each other, even protect the "zone of privacy" (up to one meter around him), considering touching, in particular crony pats on the shoulder, etc. are unacceptable in communication, especially with strangers. The sacred meaning of the arms can be understood in the actions of the founder of Christianity, referring to the text of Holy Scripture: "they Brought unto Him little children, that He touched him... And embracing them, laid hands on them and blessed them" (Mark, 10:13, 16).


This day was chosen as a kind of middle ground between Christmas and Valentine's Day. According to another version, January 21, came as a "lucky number", containing three sevens. Whatever it was, the feast recorded in the copyright Office of the U.S. and it has spread not only there but all over the world, it is a pity that there is not official. Several years celebrate it in our country, particularly young people. Spread international public movement "Free hugs". Free Hugs), whose members on the streets come and hug strangers. This year in our country during the campaign on the occasion of the celebration of the International day of hugs, the participants appealed to the President's initiative to recognize the holiday official.




It is no secret that all mammals perceive stroking as an expression of sympathy. Her show, for example, when cats RUB against the legs of a man. People also touch and embrace almost genetically perceived as a manifestation of love, friendship, affection. This tool tactile contact can cause a sense of security, support, inspire confidence, determination, inspires action. Hugging, people silently as encourages other: "I know you, believe in you, appreciate it, so I want you all was well".




Psychologists have proven that a child deprived of parental affection expressed by the arms, there is a risk of formation of an individual with a mental disability, emotional "deaf".




According to various sources, a friendly hug strengthen the immune system, prompting mutual positive emotions triggering mechanism for the body's hormones of joy, pleasure (endorphins) according to the website http://www.100ml.com.ua/.

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