An Interesting Statistic:

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An Interesting Statistic

• People NEED Hugs!

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I was doing some reading and ran across an
interesting statistic 
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Research shows that each of us need four hugs a
day for survival, eight for maintenance, and
twelve for growth. 
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If we want to grow, we need twelve hugs a day!
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Hugs have a healing effect on the body. 
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Hugs boost our immune system. 
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Hugs make us feel special. 
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They nurture the child within. 
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They help us feel closer to our family and
friends. 
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According to research, most people were raised in
homes where there was not a lot of hugging so
they are uncomfortable asking for and giving
hugs. 
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During a one year research project, 83 of the
people polled received less than one hug per day
thats an average of only about four hugs per
week.
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97 of the same people wanted more hugs than they
were getting.
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People need to be touched. 
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They need that human contact. 
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So...here's your twelve hugs today...
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1 is because youre beary special.
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2 is because you make me smile.
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3 is because youre my best friend.
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4 is to thank you for being in my life.
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5 is for being there when I needed you most.
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6 is to remind you that I care.
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7 is for all the silly stuff you do.
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8 is to say that even when we dont get along
I still want you in my life.
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9 is to congratulate youfor being brave and
strong and true.
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10 is just for being you!
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11 is for all the yesterdays weve shared
and all those that we missed.
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And 12 is for all the tomorrows I hope we
share.
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Thank you for being my friend!
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You are Loved!!!