Give yourself a hug.

I just came back from my weekly Buddhist meditation evening and after our group discussion tonight, I realized something important.

I have been having problems with sudden episodes of depression for years, and tonight I think I just figured out a big part of the problem. I think I make myself miserable because it's the only time I feel I deserve to "love" myself. At any other times, I am very hard on myself, but when I'm depressed, I suddenly feel sorry for myself.

So I'm not cured yet, but at least I know I need to give myself hugs once in a while. Not because I "deserve" them or because I am miserable and "need" a hug but because it's a good thing to do.

So as you read this, stop for a second and give yourself a mental hug.
If you wont, I might just have to come over and hug you myself.

It feels good to give myself a mental hug at the moment as I am so tired and feel miserable! I've been on the go for 12 days in a row and the cat woke me up several times last night. It's lucky I love him or he would have been out the door! I'm going to sleep all weekend................

for you my friend!

Wrapping right arm around left shoulder, left arm around right shoulder and H-U-G! Thanks for the reminder that a hug can and will make you feel better about things.