That feeling when a technology thing breaks in the house, and at first you worry that it's your fault, then discover it isn't your fault but you aren't sure why it happened?
Yeah, that feeling is very mixed
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Thich Nhat Hanh's hugging meditation
I saw a clip on TikTok of someone referring to this, that person didn't get the framing of this quite right, and I'm glad I went researching to find out more about this practice.
The video clip had a moment which described the middle portion of this practice as imagining the person you are hugging was gone, so that you can then come back to being joyful they are present as you hug them.
From my brief googling it is an extrapolation from what Thich Nhat Hanh said:
Step One
The first thing to do is to make yourself available. Breathe in and out, and come back to the present moment, so you are really there. Then go to the person you want to hug and bow to them. If they have practiced mindfulness, then they will do their best to abandon the things that are possessing them and make themselves available to you. They will smile and bow, and you will know that they are available. Now hugging is possible.
Stand facing each other with your palms joined, breathing in and out three times. You can say silently:
Breathing in, I know that life is precious in this moment.
Breathing out, I cherish this moment of life.
Step Two
Take the person in your arms. While hugging, breathe consciously and hug with all your body, spirit, and heart. While you hold the other person, they become real, and you also become real. You can say silently something like this:
Breathing in, my loved one is in my arms. Breathing out, I am so happy.
Breathing in, they are alive. Breathing out, it is so precious to be alive together.
Breathing in, it is so wonderful to have them in my arms. Breathing out, I am very happy.
You may then release the other person and bow to each other to show thanks.
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Automated Archives for December, 24th 2025
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