My friend's little daughter accompanied her one day to the office. She made her sit on the visitor's sofa while she worked at her desk from where she could keep an eye on her activities. Everyone visited the little girl and showered attention and love on her. When I came to know, I rushed to see her and was instantly connected to her. We hugged each other for the longest time and she wouldn't let me go.

Those days I had lost my dad a few months ago and I was sad and depressed. Nothing comforted me or gave me a sense of calm. But as I hugged the little girl,  tears unknowingly fell from my eyes. I felt calm and as we hugged and kissed, the state of my mind improved a lot. Her innocence and the way she held me put me in a state of extreme love and I realised the pain slowly leaving my body. 

That day I returned to her several times in between my work and that evening we parted with lots of love and blessings to the little one. 

In the days to come, I realised all the more that her hug and love helped me heal to a large extent the pain I was going through. I had a lot of renewed vigour at work and felt in better control of my emotions.

Hugs are the best medicine we exchange free of cost to heal insecurities or a feeling of emotional turmoil. Hug your loved ones as often as you can. Offer a warm hug whenever you feel someone needs it.

I value the feeling after a hug and it has made me a better and sober person, more empathetic and understanding in my relationships. When you are overwhelmed by emotion and words fail to express your feelings say it with a hug...you will be understood without a word.