Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Free Hugs!

I received this video by email a week or so ago, and forwarded it on to a few special friends. One friend was VERY moved and in turn forwarded it on to others. I had no idea how it would impact that one person - but I was pleased that he chose to share it. He sent me the responses from those recipients, and their words brought tears to my eyes. So, today, I share it with all of you.

Then again, it is doubtful that you have been living in the 'net world and HAVEN'T seen it. It appears it has become another YouTube sensation. This is a video of a man who was on the brink of abjectivity, but chose not to wallow in despair. Instead, he took action - and though it is a controversial tactic, the results were overwhelmingly positive.



You can read the story of the Free Hugs Campaign here.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Tigger, I had not seen it, but I am very glad you posted it. What a beautiful tribute to the spirit of love!! I'm crying now..it's very touching (no pun intended there...!)

C... said...

Very cool.

Anonymous said...

Cool, I saw this some other place and I totally love it.

Anonymous said...

I'd love that job.
I saw a man, possibly a bhuddist monk, on some tv magazine show and he was traveling the world hugging people as his mission in life.
It was a lovely thing.

I heard today that someone was hiring her/his self out to "talk' to people.
They could pay him so much per hour and he would just converse with them.

(most of us need income)

oh by the way ... Here's a free hug

Anonymous said...

So brilliant!!!

Anonymous said...

i watched and rejoyced with the first hug on his knees. wonderful!! I'm FWDing right now. =)

Anonymous said...

Tigger...honorary italian for sure!! but what was the Greenery you mentioned?

Anonymous said...

oh...never mind...it just registered...I'm a bit slow at times...

Anonymous said...

I think I need to make a Free Hug sign. That was great.

Marnie

Anonymous said...

I bet his first effort of "free groping" didn't go over so well....

Anonymous said...

i thought that was really awesome video clip. i wish more people would be honest and open up to how they feel. people definately should hug more often. i love hugs!

Anonymous said...

i thought that was really awesome video clip. i wish more people would be honest and open up to how they feel. people definately should hug more often. i love hugs!
chuck