Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Hugging meditation

John and I sharing a hug
Back in July, I wrote a blog post about the Five Buddhist Remembrances. (It was on my other blog, I realize now.) Anyway, the Fourth Remembrance is a reminder that all that we love and hold dear is temporary and there is no way to keep from being separated from it all. However, I found this quote that speaks to me:
Another way of practicing the Five Remembrances is through something Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh calls hugging meditation. When your partner or children leave for work or school, hug each other for three full breaths, and remind yourself of the Fourth Remembrance.
You can see that John has availed himself of the hugging meditation, since he doesn't have anybody at home to hug. He and I hug once every morning when we are having our coffee. He's a really good hugger! Thanks to Michelle for the picture.
:-)

16 comments:

  1. What a nice thought; perhaps I should look into Buddhism a little bit. We all need more hugs.

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  2. What a lovely thought. And how lovely that John has found someone to hug (and to be hugged by).

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  3. Being a good hugger is a marvelous gift. So glad you both have one in your lives.

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  4. The warmth of human touch/hug. Wonderful.

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  5. Oh, D J... I love this whole concept!!

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  6. If only more people were hugged...what might the world look like today?

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  7. There are many things we can learn to gain peace and good health. Practising them is another thing. You are doing well in the practising.

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  8. Oh, I remember that post. I will try to remember to practice this.

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  9. Human contact, especially hugs, are SO SO healing! I love this!

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  10. Good long hugs with someone you care about are wonderful. I get hugs from each member of McFamily when I leave. Yes, they're wonderful!! :) That is so nice you get hugs in every day at the coffee shop, too!!

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  11. Give John a hug from me too! I bet he hugs like a big old bear:)

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  12. He's getting hugs from all your fellow bloggers!

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