You may experience a greater feeling of thoughtfulness when interacting with others today. It could be that by showing your affection for other people, you are extending your wish for their happiness. Perhaps you might develop your consideration for those around you by learning how to embrace them with your heart. When you come across people today, you can take a few minutes to look into their eyes and picture yourself embracing them. Imagining the warmth of your bodies and the spiritual connection you would develop from this hug, you can silently wish them happiness in all their endeavors. Doing so may help you expand your feelings of love for other people and create a deeper connection with them.

Learning to embrace others with our hearts is a powerful tool for developing greater bonds between each other. In certain situations, the physical act of hugging someone can sometimes be uncomfortable or inappropriate. Visualizing an embrace, however, is something we are able to do at any time. As we picture our energy intermingling, we will notice that our connection to the other person begins to strengthen. We recognize that our love for other people extends beyond the physical, for example, through actions and words, and into the spiritual. Mentally embracing others transmits our good wishes on a deeper level, in a way that mere words cannot, and it becomes easier to understand the true nature of our shared feelings. By picturing yourself embracing everyone you meet today, you will communicate the genuine depth of your feelings, understanding, and concern.