Free Hugs?

It sounds a little bit weird at first if you haven't heard of the youtube video phenomenon. Why would you need to hand out free hugs? Are people getting that desperate? Is there even a need for this? And here's the deal, there is a great need for this today! I think we've all forgotten about the incredible healing power of touch. We've all become a bit paranoid and cynical and if we see a guy in the street holding up a "FREE HUGS" sign, a lot of us might be a bit wary and question his motives. But maybe that's a part of the problem. This lack of trust and faith in the goodness of others, even with the people we know, has disconnected us from people in general. I can't remember the exact statistic but I think it's something like 50% of all Americans don't have one person they can talk to. And another 25% only have one person they can really talk to. So, even though we may be a bit scared to admit it, most of us actually need that free hug because we can't find it anywhere else.

Check out this website and see for yourself. www.freehugs.org. There's also an article you can read: http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/free-hugs-conquer-youtube/2006/09/28/1159337257843.html

And here I am, with my overly-independent attitude being reminded that I do need others, that hugs are one of the best things in the world, that there are perfect strangers out there who genuinly care for others, and that I am never alone. Pass the word and maybe even a free hug while you're at it. *HUG*