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Flash Mob Hugging Fest today at 1pm!

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Flash Mob Hugging Fest today at 1pm!

Flash Mob Hugging Fest today at 1pm!

(because it's International Hugging Day)

When the clock strikes one, hug someone

I am so excited for today, where I hope we can all come together (near or far) and become one for one minute.

If you happen to be in Florence, please meet me at Piazza Repubblica at 1pm for a Flash Mob Hugging Fest.

If you don't live here, are alone, or can't come, you can still participate.

First, you can always hug yourself- remember that when you need an on demand hug.

And just because you may not live here, doesn't mean that you can't organize a last minute Flash Mob of your own!

Send a message to all your peeps and invite them to meet you somewhere to exchange hugs.

The vibration of love is stronger than hate.

Let's show this world what love is capable of doing.

Just like laughing is contagious, it is my desire that as people witnessing our random act of love in the square, that they will start to hug, too.

Great things happen when you hug.

The brain starts to release oxytocin and serotonin 6 seconds in, but I am encouraging 20 second hugs, which can deepen your connection to a person, and increase feelings of happiness.

Hugging increases feelings of intimacy, helps bonding and reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation.

It even promotes heart health.

Last bit of information for all you out there- you need four hugs a day to survive, eight hugs a day to maintain, and twelve hugs a day to grow.

No words are needed, just love.

This is the silent revolution of peace and love.

Join The Substitute Society and spread the love everywhere you go. 

https://www.usethesubstitute.com/donate

The power of physical touch

I wanted to share with you a not so heart warming story to let you know just how important hugs really are.

In the United States, 1944, an experiment was conducted on 40 newborn infants to determine whether individuals could thrive alone on basic physiological needs without affection.

Twenty newborn infants were housed in a special facility where they had caregivers who would go in to feed them, bathe them and change their diapers, but they would do nothing else.

The caregivers had been instructed not to look at or touch the babies more than what was necessary, never communicating with them.

All their physical needs were attended to scrupulously and the environment was kept sterile, none of the babies becoming ill.

The experiment was halted after four months, by which time, at least half of the babies had died at that point.

At least two more died even after being rescued and brought into a more natural familial environment.

There was no physiological cause for the babies’ deaths; they were all physically very healthy.

Before each baby died, there was a period where they would stop verbalizing and trying to engage with their caregivers, generally stop moving, nor cry or even change expression; death would follow shortly.

The babies who had “given up” before being rescued, died in the same manner, even though they had been removed from the experimental conditions.

This is a disturbing, but true account of what can happen to a human who is deprived of love.

We are physical human beings.

We are meant to be touched and interact with others.

In recent years, we have been told that we cannot touch, hug, or even shake hands.

This was just the beginning of another human experiment in which many people died.

We are not meant to be in isolation.

We are meant to connect verbally and physically with one another.

If you or someone you know needs help connecting emotionally, verbally, mentally, or physically, please consider scheduling a session or working with me long term.

Together we can talk through what your concerns or issues are around the human connection so that you can be more connected in this very disconnected world.

Emotional intelligence and basic human interaction is being dismantled to make us feel more alone.

We can overcome this lie and rise above the illusion that we are all separated.

Even though the powers that be want to divide us in many ways, we can unsubscribe from this system...

www.ladykendra.com

The power of a good outfit

When you look good, you feel good- everyone knows that.

When you don't, you won't, really.

Not to be materialistic or anything (as I am really not a fan of the superficial aspects of the fashion industry) but taking pride in how you look and present yourself to the world does make a difference in your life.

Not only do I love helping people find themselves through communication, but also through their clothing.

And clothing not only builds confidence (or shatters it for that matter), it also is a great conversation starter.

This is why I tell everyone to 'brace themselves for compliments' when they purchase clothing from me, cause people tend to notice them.

But it is not just about the clothes, it is the way you feel in them.

You tend to feel happier and self assured, you tend to feel like you can do anything, because what you are wearing on the outside matches what you feel on the inside.

Clothing is a reflection of who you are, who you want to be, or how you want to be portrayed.

Show your best self to the world, and notice how you attract people to you.

You have the power within, so show it on the outside.

You are a God|dess after all...

https://taosrevolution.com/products/THE-GODDESS-COLLECTION-c165502275

The Substitute & The Substitute Society

The Substitute is your cure for the everyday.

It is a modern day wellness tool designed to help you just breathe.

When you feel your emotions come over you, take a deep breath.

Conscious breathing helps reduce stress and anxiety, lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.

Our bodies are naturally healing machines, but they need maintenance in order to function.

The basis of life is the breath, and without it, we cease to exist.

But we can choose to coexist in a healthier world, one where peace and love is the way we function.

The Substitute Society is a nonprofit that helps people raise their levels of awareness and consciousness through breathing.

It is the silent revolution of peace and love, suggesting an alternative lifestyle, one in which you create the life of your dreams.

Reduce stress.

Cure cancer.

Just breathe.

Become a member today. 

https://taosrevolution.com/products/THE-SUBSTITUTE-SOCIETY-MEMBERSHIP-p663096418

Intimate Conversations with Lady Kendra

Join me every Monday at 9pm CET on Instagram Live as I talk about life and such.

This is my way to have a conversation with the world about some subjects that may be taboo or touchy.

For me, there is no such thing.

Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question.

Last night I talked about hugging, and next week I'll talk about planting.

Be a part of the conversation in person from 7-9pm at The Art of Style (please RSVP) or just tune in when you have the time and follow the journey @kendraleonard...

Indulge in yourself.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFD34-it8c7/

Mindfulness & Movement

I also invite you to join me every Wednesday morning from 9-11 am as I share my mediation and yoga practice with the community.

This is a safe space where all are welcome.

No experience is required.

For January, the focus is on the root chakra.

It is linked to your ability to dig in and feel firmly rooted in your life.

This energy center is associated with your sense of security, familial relationships and your feeling of home. 

When energy is flowing through the first chakra, you feel grounded in yourself and the world around you.

If your root chakra is out of alignment, you may feel depressed, angry, or anxious. 

When you can be assured that your basic needs are met, you’ll be able to focus on your relationships and personal goals. 

Come with an open heart and mind, and feel your body unwind.

Love yourself. 

https://taosrevolution.com/products/MINDFULNESS-&-MOVEMENT-p685645791

The Books- Available on Amazon and Audible (and Italian!)

You only live once- make sure you give good hugs!

https://www.amazon.com/only-live-once-Kendra-Leonard/dp/1982272465

Your mind, body, and soul need hugs.

https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Body-Soul-Kendra-Leonard/dp/1982248017

Find yourself.