Wonderful piece Jane. I have been recently blessed with a new woman in my life and human touch is so important. We only hope our society will evolve into a more compassionate one.
You hit home on so many levels with this post, Jane. I'm a hugger. It comes naturally to me, much in the same way it did for my nurturing mom. My dad came from a strict German upbringing, and showing affection was much more difficult for him. Over the years, I broke down some of those barriers with him. When I'd come over to visit as an adult, I'd always hug him and tell him I loved him, both things that were hard for him until his later years. Debbie and I raised our son to be affectionate, and I love that he is the same way with his child. I hug many of my close friends, male and female, when I see them. A hug says, "I value you; you're important to me."
I hugged students quite often when that is what they needed, realizing I was putting myself at some degree of risk if someone misinterpreted the gesture. If a child came into class in tears because their dog died or something of that nature, I also broke protocol because it was the human thing to do.
A lovely post, Jane. I pray all went well on your procedure. Hugs to you and Tim
Wonderful piece Jane. I have been recently blessed with a new woman in my life and human touch is so important. We only hope our society will evolve into a more compassionate one.
You hit home on so many levels with this post, Jane. I'm a hugger. It comes naturally to me, much in the same way it did for my nurturing mom. My dad came from a strict German upbringing, and showing affection was much more difficult for him. Over the years, I broke down some of those barriers with him. When I'd come over to visit as an adult, I'd always hug him and tell him I loved him, both things that were hard for him until his later years. Debbie and I raised our son to be affectionate, and I love that he is the same way with his child. I hug many of my close friends, male and female, when I see them. A hug says, "I value you; you're important to me."
I hugged students quite often when that is what they needed, realizing I was putting myself at some degree of risk if someone misinterpreted the gesture. If a child came into class in tears because their dog died or something of that nature, I also broke protocol because it was the human thing to do.