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Update 12/03/23
Recently I have been tagging the back of my Scritchy Doodle gifts with gigAhug.com as a way to not ignore a greater body of work.
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Update 11/14/23
Gig. A. Hug.
The gig is the practice. It is what we do. The hug refers to the long hug that releases oxytocin.
If trauma resides in the body, as van der Kolk writes in The Body Keeps the Score ... so does joy and similar sentiments.
In order to access some uplevel chemistry, you can, when no hugs are immediately available, reembody your own memories. Call the memory back into your bloodstream and feel like you felt when you were making the memory. I can make myself tingle just thinking about it. Oooh.
This may require that you tell yourself a story. Those are magic words; biochemistry and black magic. The black of magic refers to evil or selfish motivations.
Okay, then ... selfish it is. You probably need more you anyway.
We definitely need an incantation - you in your own voice. Maybe we need a potion; a little something to moisten the lips. Make a note.
How about a group hug before we go. Me ... here and now. You also ... here and now.
Lovely wonderful.
P.S. I will mention this gig a hug dot com because it's easy. It leads here to one of my passions which may also benefit you. I do not know.
Even the idea of being a specialist gives me the willies.
Enjoy.
En joy.
P.S.S.
I do some speaking of words at davidlwhite.substack.com
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Cape Cod
A hug can be a lovely thing. We can get very near to that emotional chemical state on our own. Feel it. Practice.
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Shock Therapy
Maybe we can do a chat. Joy Breath. Shock Therapy.
Otherwise ... art, poetry, satire, PsycheSpiritu meme-ish-ness. Energy healing.
And Alphabet Zoupe - OMG the soup. Made fresh moment by moment with bubbling waters from the Fountain of Youth.
Welcome.
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February 1st, 2023
We’d like to be more accepting and nonjudgmental. We might like to allow for whatever it is. And we can do that certain times and places.
I think most of us could use a little more air time where we don’t get shut down.
If you need to rant and rave please hang up and Dial-Your-Therapist.
Here, in this shock therapy space, we’re gonna do intensive joy. For a few minutes. On purpose. Because it feels good.
More importantly than you talking to me is you talking to anyone that encourages you to open up and gives you space.
Thinking about it at all … might get a little breeze under you wings.
AND, I’d ask you to think about making some notes. It’s your show and spotlight. I have a front row seat. I’m gonna hoot, clap, and encourage you.
As I said … I think most of us could use a little more positive, open air time where we don’t get shut down.
And if you make some notes the preparation alone may make you feel better.
We can actually chat if you like. Chatting might be nice. Five minutes might be a good start. I’d like to offer 15 to 20 minute visits. By appointment.
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January 17, 2023
Joy Breath
You smile a little bit to yourself
when you realize you just agreed
to spend a minute breathing and
remembering joyful moments.
Mmm … the smiling feels good.
You’ve probably heard …
we're not getting enough ...
as it is. Hugs, that is.
Slow, gentle, deep breaths ...
you … remembering ...
joyful moments.
Hopefully, they may
spill over you as first
you felt them and you
feel the flowing again.
Breathe in and in and in
until the tippy top
two puffs of air are
perched at the top
top of your nostrils
wondering whether
they will be invited in
or not. Let go. Breathe
out and down until
you gently squeeze
your lung belly empty.
Remember another joy.
In. In. In. Out. Again.
All over. All over.
Mmm.
Wonderful.
Thank you.
Good work.
Begin again.
Whenever.
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Using our own joy breath
we are microdosing oxytocin
for a supplemental self hug
simply because it feels good.
I’m going to stop talking soon.
Carry-on as you wish.
Stop. Start. Remember again.
Joy Breath at GigAHug.com
Amp it up!
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The most recent addition to the Gig A Hug note pile is this:
Supplemental Hug along with the Joy Breath Meditation.
Supplemental Hug along with the Joy Breath Meditation.
I continue to stir the soup looking for what when I find it.
I'll write that out soon. Perhaps post an audio link.
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May 13, 2022 Friday
Recent ideas that have the GigAHug flavor.
. Joy Ride
. Smile. Smile until you feel your breath.
. Microdosing Oxytocin
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Feb. 28, 2022
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One of my favorite old Chinese quotations. "Don't believe what they say. Go see."
I edited it ... of course. "Believe or don't believe. Go see anyway."
I edited it ... of course. "Believe or don't believe. Go see anyway."
I may never have this gigahug deal figured out. To focus more often on up- level energy by simply remembering the terminology; wonder, joy, exuberance, love love love.
Yes. I know. Life's a bitch and tomorrow's another day. Yet, here and now, while there is no joy all the time, as I write these words, there is no evil in my house. But there is plenty of room for practicing balance. Now; the micro-momentary present is what we have to play with. Let's play.
This feels like bumper sticker oversimplification. We start where we are.
Anyway, send prayers, as gifts, to the living biosphere around the bench. It can act as a stopping point to give and receive. It's a good place to admire the lake, too.
Thanks.
The gift is in the giving. There are prayers here waiting for you. Because I said so.
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Earlier version of gig definition ...
By GigaHug I mean to share energy briefly;
clothed, seated, or standing, probably in public or small group.
Hugs are said to deliver oxytocin in 20 to 30 seconds, or
three to five deep, gentle breaths. I think it probably
works best for those folks up for it. It's not a challenge
or a demand for proof. If you're ready ....
While an hour of energy modalities, Reiki, Reflexology,
light massage, Jin Shin, Quantum Touch, etc., can offer
useful benefits, much shorter intervals also deliver
uplifting connection and integration.
Yes, if you insist, listening is involved.
Eye Contact - no staring
Pinky Swear - no swearing
Fist Bump - no bumping
Arm Wrestle - no wrestling
Waltz Away - no dancing
GigaHug - no groping, squeezing, rubbing, patting,
simply hold and breathe
Pick and choose. Breathe deep soft.
Conversation - no therapy
Physical touch not required.
Presence - unlimited limited
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DoHappyBetter@gmail.com
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clothed, seated, or standing, probably in public or small group.
Hugs are said to deliver oxytocin in 20 to 30 seconds, or
three to five deep, gentle breaths. I think it probably
works best for those folks up for it. It's not a challenge
or a demand for proof. If you're ready ....
Guided Hug Meditation
I’d like to share two minutes with you… We are collecting three memories to share
over three breaths or a minute - whatever feels best.
You are safe and sound in the here and now, yes?
Wonderful. Relax. Feel your breath. // Feel your chest rise and fall.
Let your shoulders drop.// Bring to mind a time of great joy.
Smile at the memory.// Smiling, feel your eyebrows and forehead loosen. Relax.
If you feel safe you may close your eyes if you wish.
To your memory of joy add a time of awesome wonder or beauty.
Gentle breath.
And Love. Remember love? Remember great love? Oh, my my.
Deep and gentle, we are going to take three full breaths in and out.
Pull your tummy at the end of exhale for more room to inhale.
At the peak of inhalation, remember the joy, the wonder, and the love.
Exhaling, one at a time, let the memory melt down slowly throughout your entire body.
Three wonderful memories shared over three breaths.
I am done talking now for a minute.
Let's begin.
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Thanks. I feel better already. Call it what you will; energy work, healing, etc. Thanks for the hug.
Many Blessings,
David L White
www.davidlwhite.org
P.S. "This recipe works better with a pinch of love.”
While an hour of energy modalities, Reiki, Reflexology,
light massage, Jin Shin, Quantum Touch, etc., can offer
useful benefits, much shorter intervals also deliver
uplifting connection and integration.
Yes, if you insist, listening is involved.
Eye Contact - no staring
Pinky Swear - no swearing
Fist Bump - no bumping
Arm Wrestle - no wrestling
Waltz Away - no dancing
GigaHug - no groping, squeezing, rubbing, patting,
simply hold and breathe
Pick and choose. Breathe deep soft.
Conversation - no therapy
Physical touch not required.
Presence - unlimited limited
Contact David - 414-282-7185
DoHappyBetter@gmail.com
APPOINTMENTS
www.davidlwhite.setmore.com
Paypal
goodworkcards@gmail.com
www.paypal.me/davidlwhite
Venmo
@DoHappyBetter
Love this! Thank you for sharing David. Someone give me a hug haha
ReplyDeleteI also heard that if you hug someone for 40+ seconds, your heart beats sync up and breathing. Correct me if I'm wrong on this!
We will try it and see.
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