Today is Share A Hug Day!
This is about more than compassion. Today, we celebrate all the moments that offer warmth, connection, and care. Not in a weird way, but in the recognition that lots of people need a hug. (It is said that hugging someone for 20 seconds can significantly boost oxytocin levels, promote emotional bonding and reduce stress.)
Today, I am sharing stories about a barber who is making a difference. My favorite story of the day! There is a lot of good news out there, and I want to find it for you.
Here are six great stories to make your day brighter
Feature Highlights:
- 🧠 Laughs That Spark Connection:
Look what is going on at Memory Cafes at the National Comedy Center. This story was shared by AP News this week. This place is helping dementia patients and caregivers to be connected through laughter and shared stories. I think this is a great story. Laughter does good like a medicine.
- 💈 Compassion Comes Full Circle:
The founder of Haircuts 4 Homeless—a barber who gave cuts to unhoused individuals in parks that we reported on a while ago has some good news. He now has a shop of his own, proving kindness really does come back around. Over the years, I have shared a lot of barbershop stories. This one was courtesy the Philly Voice!
- 👶 Tiny Fighter, Big Milestone:
The world’s most premature baby defied all odds to celebrate their first birthday. As the father of a preemie, I found this story on Fox News to make my day. How many days did I hold my breath wondering if my little girl would make it?
- 📚 A Gift for Generations:
I have been on the internet since 1995. My first website can be found here. In the Internet Archive. PC Mag tells us, the Internet Archive is now a federal library, offering free access to U.S. documents online. Years and years of internet sites and information, can be found here.
- 🧪 Health with Heart:
Get this! Scientific American shared that the first hormone-free male birth control pill has shown to be safe in early trials. This changes the future in reproductive health. Let’s see what changes.
- 📶 Wi-Fi With Reliability You Can Hug:
Technology gets smaller and faster. Every day! Tom’s Hardware had this story about the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 initiative prioritizes ultra-high reliability, lowering latency and packet loss. This makes the digital experience steady and strong.
The world is getting better. Technology gets better, medical breakthroughs increase, and kindness is on the increase.
Share A Hug Day is more than a gesture—it’s a way of living.
Who could use a hug today—virtual or real? Send a message, share a laugh, or simply show up. The world gets brighter with every connection we create. 🌈🤝🎉
And take the time to share a story and a hug.
