Free Hugs!
10 Nov 2006
A simple act can cause a wave of reciprocal gestures which in turn can make a huge difference in people’s lives and an impact in history. Â
I saw this video from a forum. Felt so wonderfully touched and inspired. Take it as an extensive demonstration of my Second Gift for you.  Â
This man is sending us a strong signal. Never ever doubt what you can do as a person for a stranger, your family, or even for the whole of the universe. What started as just a solo act turned out to be a gig involving 10,000 people. I wouldn’t be surprised that other people in different parts of the world will start emulating this to spread more love and affection on the otherwise cool streets.
What can we do today that will make someone’s lives better? This is what I’m wondering too. But the question really is, does it need to be something dramatic? If it doesn’t, then why aren’t we doing it? Why are we racking our brains just to think of the things we can do to make a difference?
Can we be too shy to be nice?
[tags]Hugs,Affection,Love,Strangers[/tags]Â
7 Responses
2006 Nov 10
The world just need a hug sometimes.
A simple gesture,
a simple hug,
a simple hug
would put a smile on your face and in your hearts.
I applause this man for what he was done.
Kudos to you Kloudiia for showing us the video!
you rock!
Cheers,
TOFUmonkey
2006 Nov 10
Hello hello ..look who’s here! The infamous tofumonkey!
Thanks for your smoochie and those kind words. I applaud the man too …
2006 Nov 10
So shall we do it as well?
Anything worth petitioning against is worth signing
2006 Nov 11
But the problem with Singapore and most Asian countries is that we don’t have the culture of hugging families and friends…..
Hugging to most asians, is strictly restricted to lovers only.
2006 Nov 12
Exactly DK, though I am seeing a new trend amongst younger Singaporeans where hugging is not restricted to only lovers.
Hey, Patterns of Excellence is one such program where we practically give and receive hugs almost every day of the program!
2006 Nov 12
Interesting site u have here! Ya i think singaporeans are very deprived of such simple acts of caring like hugs. Haha maybe we should have a GIVE FREE HUGS CAMPAIGN after all we have so many KINDNESS campaign, Mandarin campaign n wats not. =)
2006 Nov 12
Hi Christina
Thanks for dropping by and giving us your first smoochie!
Haha, hmm, I wonder how it will turn out if we really do such a acmpaign. Now this is becoming more of a possibility to me… Let me see …