You might think the above title is the word for “embrace,” but actually it is the Norwegian word for “soul.” Sort of. Hug (pronounced hoog) isn’t exactly the soul. Let me try to explain.
In many cultures, including mine, the soul is thought of as this thing that leaves the body when you die. Your corporal self and your spiritual self are separate. Another way to look at this is that the body contains or layers the soul.
Hug considers the spiritual self an extension of the physical self, much like a cat’s whiskers. Your hug goes out before you, and can affect the universe in all sorts of interesting ways. If your mind wanders, that’s bad, because lord only knows where your hug is off to!
Sickness is attributed to wandering hug. By injecting your hug into others’ lives, you can control them (spit in a shoe, think about them). People with super powerful hug can kill cows with a look, or heal people their hug has affected by mistake.
Hug . Today’s folklore concept. I hope you are all practicing good hug hygiene.
Catherine
