life lesson # 3




i am a huge crier. frankly, it's a little embarrassing. but what i have discovered is that a simple hug can make all the difference. even if whatever is upsetting me is still my reality, a hug makes me feel loved and safe. and ultimately that hug comforts and empowers me enough that i can start to rationally solve the problem...

so, if you ever see me crying, wrap your arms around me and squeeze, ok?
at 9/10/2009
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21 comments:

  1. LynetteSep 10, 2009, 11:25:00 AM

    oh nina.....i love this - i'm the same way :) xo

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  2. Taylor KSep 10, 2009, 12:13:00 PM

    I am such a reluctant crier. I hate it and fight it until I have a bad headache and I'm bright red and crying anyway. I also cry at the most inopportune times. Like, in work meetings when I have to defend myself..... UGH.

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  3. RachelSep 10, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

    I am the same way. I cry a lot. And BF just has to hug me to make whatever it is that's bugging me better... Now if only he could do this from 350 miles away...

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  4. Teach.Workout.LoveSep 10, 2009, 12:30:00 PM

    awe i love that lesson... :)

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  5. ShokoofehSep 10, 2009, 12:52:00 PM

    Okay ...
    :)

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  6. the southern hostessSep 10, 2009, 12:54:00 PM

    Such simple, wise advice.

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  7. LilaSep 10, 2009, 12:58:00 PM

    I'm the same. The worst part is when I get really embarrassed or frustrated and I can feel my eyes starting to well up...and that only makes me even more embarrassed or frustrated, feeling out of control of my emotions! I always secretly pinch myself really hard between my thumb and index finger to stop the tears...but hugging sounds like a much better solution!
    : )

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  8. tiffany zajasSep 10, 2009, 1:20:00 PM

    I am the same exact way...and a hug ALWAYS helps. :)

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  9. FarahSep 10, 2009, 2:24:00 PM

    I am the same way as well. I love hugs. The worst would be when you need it the most but the one person you want it from the most isn't around. =(

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  10. MICHELLESep 10, 2009, 2:40:00 PM

    Oh man, I'm a big crier too. I always just ask my boyfriend to give me a big hug. I so agree with you! Everything gets a little easier after that...

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  11. The Depressed YogiSep 10, 2009, 3:32:00 PM

    Oh Nina, you are too cute!! I'll be more than happy to give you a big squeeze. :)

    P.S. I'm a HUGE crier, too!!

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  12. Naturally JulesSep 10, 2009, 4:58:00 PM

    Too cute! I'm not much of a crier, but when I do, watch out! A hug makes so much sense because it's grounding and reassuring. So glad that you've found what it takes to empower you!

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  13. Laura TreveySep 10, 2009, 5:35:00 PM

    hugs are very theraputic, aren't they?

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  14. SaraSep 10, 2009, 6:30:00 PM

    i'm wrapping my virtual arms around you!

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  15. CeliaSep 11, 2009, 2:25:00 AM

    yes!! i cannot even begin to tell you how embarrassed i am by my incessant crying. sometimes it happens at the most inappropriate time in the the most inappropriate place! but, a hug really does work! :)

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  16. clare @ the pretty walrusSep 11, 2009, 5:33:00 AM

    awww i SO know how you feel... and *HUG* :D

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  17. lauralcharlesSep 11, 2009, 8:27:00 AM

    I couldn't agree more. I've had a really rough week and the other day I was crying at work (mortifying) and my colleague gave me a warm hug - made all the difference!

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  18. Simply ColetteSep 11, 2009, 12:34:00 PM

    I agree. All can be forgiven with me if a simple hug is in order... no matter how angry. :)

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  19. CaseySep 11, 2009, 7:37:00 PM

    Nina...first thank you for keeping the life lessons coming. I love them!! And by golly how did you know me so well with this one? Loved it my friend and just want to thank you for the "happy" you gave me today. I do love my hugs and love giving them. Hope you have a fabulous and blissful weekend Nina.

    Sally

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  20. toriSep 13, 2009, 12:41:00 AM

    BRILLIANT post. i love love love it :D
    <3

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  21. umamaSep 14, 2009, 5:34:00 PM

    will do! and so true!!!

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