So I'm debating whether or not to resurrect an oldie but oh-so-goodie.
As it is just past midnight, and my creative spark has been applied to a Christmas gift all evening, I think I will, and by the time I get to the end, I may decide to add a few words of update, as I tend to do with these.
Meh, one of these days I'll write a new one, haha.
[posted 11 24 07]
A hug.
It can and cannot be so many things.
This is, of course, just scratching on the surface, so I do ask that, after reading this, you add your own finds in a comment, if there is anything you can think to add.
The easiest way to start a search for meaning such as this is through one of my personal favorite resources: dictionary.com. They define it as: a tight clasp with the arms; embrace. They also define it as: a tight or amorous embrace. The thesaurus relates it to affection, bear hug, bunny hug, caress, clasp, clinch, lock, squeeze, and tight grip.
Fascinating.
I have found a hug defined many ways definitely not listed here, though. Yes, yes, I understand that technically, that's all you really CAN define it [as], if you decide to be that downright literal with it. But I'm not, so here goes my more whimsical approach.
A hug is first and foremost an assurance of compassion for another human being. Always. I cannot thin of one time that it has not, even when one is forced to hug another, it is not to at least pretend to show some type of compassion?
It is a reminder that, "I'm still here, for whatever you need me for!"
Sometimes it's a reminder that, "I'll never leave you, even though I'm annoying the living hell out of you!" I'm sure we've all dealt with that one (or so) person who just won't go away.
Sometimes, and more often than not, for me, at least, it means, "I love you." Whether that is a compassionate love between only two people or a love toward a friend that you know life would be drastically different without.
It says, "I would go out of my way any day for you. Just say the word, and all my attention will be for you."
It means, "I forgive you."
In meeting, it means, "I've wanted to see you, and your presence makes life that much the sweeter!"
In parting, it means, "I'll miss you. I hope this lasts till the next time I'm able to hug you."
A hug very well could mean, "Damn, you are one hell of an attractive person!"
That, my friends, is all that my little pea-brain can come up with at the moment, so if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go figure out how a young blacksmith can save a kingdom from a bad advisor to a child-king for English.
[comments left:]
{Osa}
hmm me gusta. *abrazo*
teehee kath this made me smile especially the last one because I know that every time I hug you that's EXACTLY what's going on in MY head...
great blog and you are muy intelegente.
<3
{Brian}
I luv it kath
a hug is worth a thousand words
{at some point, Michael left a comment, and I have to pull it from memory, as it was deleted along with his account}
[Internet hugs! Which mean "I miss you and hope this lasts till I see you again!"]
No promises on the accuracy of that one, it's been a while. But it's the general gist, as I remember it.
[added December 11, 2008]
One: my writing skills need work.
Two: my spelling has improved since then, as has my grammar. Woot!
Three: Yes, I am super hot and intelligent, thanks deary! haha.
Four: ...
I find so much protection in hugs. I really do. It's such an expression of trust. Seriously. If there's no sense of trust at all, would you be hugging that person? The more sincere, the more trust there is. True story.
So it's definitely a comfort to be embraced by the arms of another, to know that I am trusted, and can trust.
Some of you know that trust has become something a bit more difficult for me to express in the last couple of months or so, but I am finding that my hugs are not without backing. I take deep happiness and hope out of that fact. Yeah, I've had some tough scrapes, but I'll be okay. Dammit, I'm simply grand!
On top of that, because hugs are backed by feelings of trust and compassion, I think that the leaders of the world should use them. No, seriously! What is this handshake stuff? Peoples of the world used to be so much more familiar with each other. The traditions of kissing in greeting? The idea of someone new to the area automatically being a guest and being welcomed in? We're so freeking paranoid, and we have managed to push ourselves away from each other, even in our greetings. We've made it all the way out to a handshake. Wow, guys. Wow.
What would happen if we all decided to give hugs instead of get mad? Hm? I know a few people who don't really get along with me well certainly would much more than they do... What would happen if we each sought peace with each other person we meet? Would that not spread in a wave? It all comes down to the individual, and the example we set for the individuals around us.
Back to the leaders of the world, they, too, are setting an example. On top of that, they are the ones with the power to wage war, to deal with huge amounts of money, to command people. Why are they not being more personable. Oh yes, they give plenty of handshakes. Oooo handshakes.
What if they enter that conference room already having a greater sense of trust for one another? Okay, yes, there's a chance that the trusting get totally skrewed over. I'm living proof of that. But I know I have benefited from the trust and the compassion. Would a country likewise benefit from it? I do believe so.
No, I'm not a communist, I don't think all of the leaders of the world should merge and we should all live under one government, I like my capitalism and my privileges to create and own and earn for myself. But I do think life would be a lot better for so many people if our world leaders liked each other more, trusted each other more, helped each other out more.
Meh, just my super-early morning tidbits of thought. Not worth much, I know, haha.
Five: Hug definitions I haven't covered? I liked the internet one, personally...
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