You may be surrounded by people and still feel alone; this piece was inspired by that thought, because even though you feel alone, there is still someone there—yourself—and you can hold yourself together when no one else is around. A hug to yourself is a powerful expression of love and comfort. It’s so deep that it feels like it goes beyond your skin, sinking into your muscles, right down to your bones. That’s what it feels like to start with yourself.
