A friend and I were shmoozing on her couch about various and sundry things, as friends do. And then she said the following:

"So I realized that for awhile now, I've been feeling like there's something missing in my life. And I finally figured out that I need more hugs. So I went and told my friend that I need her to give me daily hugs--and she was very happy to oblige!"

What struck me about my friend's revelation is the profundity of what she said. Here is a woman, a busy mother, wife, employee, homemaker, etc. who has clearly accomplished an enormous feat.

A. She has actually allowed herself precious time to THINK!
B. She has actually allowed herself precious time to think about HERSELF and her own needs!
C. She was able to identify something missing in her life (and not just grab another piece of chocolate to make that nagging feeling go away!)
D. She was willing to go out and get that need met

Wow. Kind of makes me think I should take some time to think about my own unmet needs and