I received this video today and almost deleted it before I took the time to watch it. I'm so glad I didn't. Take a moment to watch it now . . . .
Okay, do you have tears welling up in your eyes like I did when I watched it (all three times)? I realized this was the ultimate ARK. I googled the YouTube video and found dozens of similar videos in many different countries. What better way to express what I have been trying spread? It is amazing to watch how people almost avoid the 'free huggers' at first, but eventually that first person gives in and then there is a ground swelling of love and friendship that slowly starts and then crescendos with so much intensity that it made me want to get out my markers and make a "free hugs" sign! It is so RANDOM! That's what I love about it.
The definition of a hug is:
1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
2. To hold steadfastly; cherish
3. To stay close to
This video made me think of the human desire to be touched or held. It reminded me of all the times that I hugged my children to make them feel better or safer or loved. And all the times I ached for a hug myself so I could be reassured that everything was going to be all right. Imagine how many lives were effected in that one day by strangers who just felt the world needed a {hug}. Imagine being at your lowest point, and then someone is standing before you offering a free hug--no strings attached. These people are my heroes - Acts of Random Kindness--it doesn't get any better than this!
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