Jhappiyaan da season- Season of HUGS

With the winter season in the offing, Jhappi(Hug) is IN ;)

We the Punjabis, believe in Jhappiyaan (Hugs) and what better time than winters...and a warm hug lives upto its name...here ;)

Somebody sent me an sms few days back :

Hugs are fat free, sugar free and still are the sweetest.Hugs reduce blood pressure and help relieve depression and stress.

That's so true.

It is in our culture and a part of our tradition also that whenever we meet each other, we hug each other. This is one of the ways we tell each other ,"Hey! I missed you so much and I am there for you always".

Thinking about the wonders a hug can do... I remember when I used to be super-stressed before by board-exams, a warm hug from my grandmom would tell me,"Don't worry,its gonna be alrite".

I spent 20 yrs of my life with my grand-mom and I am really close to her. She left for abode some 5 years back and now I sleep alone. Otherwise, I used to hug her tight and sleep with her every night eversince I remember. :) She was my best friend...and a hug from her would shoo away all my pain and stress. Old people add so much value to our lives. Ah! I miss her so much.

Even now, no matter how much we fight everyday, whenever me and my brothers meet, we hug each other and greet each other. :)

I feel so special about this particular culture in our family. It indeed gives you strength and warmth to carry on in the worst of times. I hug my close frenz when we meet coz I think it makes you feel loved and special.

Hugs really make a huge difference to our lives. Atleast I believe so.

So here goes a Jhappi(Hug) from my side too... ;)

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