embrace - to hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection. 2) Accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
One of my favorite songs containing the word embrace.
I like to give and receive hugs. That wasn't a part of my personality growing up.
Or maybe it was.
During my stint as a preschool teacher, I read the book The Five Love Languages of Children. These love languages are as true for adults as they are for children. Through this book, I discovered that appropriate touch is my primary love language, with quality time running a close second.
As a kid, I knew that a person's care or concern was genuine if they were willing to touch me. My peers wouldn't even dare touch me when we played; they teased that I has some disease to which they didn't want to expose themselves. The majority of the times I was touched by my teachers was in anger or derision.
As an adult, I know that a person's friendship and fellowship is genuine if they are willing to embrace me. A side hug, an appropriate full-on hug, a firm handshake, or even a friendly fist bump relays the message that I'm not simply a tolerated thing, but a real person worthy of embrace.-----
Prompts provided by Mrs. Kate over at Heading Home.
I don't think my love language is touch. But... I do touch my friends - a hand on the arm, a hug, a shoulder squeeze. So, maybe I do communicate my love through touch? Now, with the girls.... I'm touched all day long!!! But I know I'll miss it one day. ;)
ReplyDeleteAn embrace speaks volumes and a hug at the right time is definitely a healing thing. May you know you already are a woman of worth, "a person worthy of embrace" who has been mightily touched, embraced and accepted by Almighty God, and by those who love and care for you. Have a blessed weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joy.
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