Ok, so let’s talk about peace. It’s that time of the year with doves and urgent prayers for armistice. But if you really want to promote peace in this world, touch somebody. As in, actually, physically, touch somebody.
There was a woman on the sidewalk the other day handing out free hugs. I definitely got one of those. As a single person I am not getting nearly enough hugs. Turns out – lack of hugs makes societies violent. I am not kidding. Here are two excellent articles on this subject. www.violence.de/prescott/bulletin/article.html
Take Home Point: Hugs are the answer. Give as many as you can this Christmas.
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