We live in a time of distrust and detachment. We're all guilty of it, walking by that person who seems to be in distress. We see without seeing, making bodies around us invisible. Not even a smile, hello, or an inquiry such as, "Are you ok?" How much do things like that cost us?
Nothing.
One man, standing in an airport one day, decided to do something about it. With a cardboard box and a marker, he found the busiest spot in Sydney. For fifteen minutes he stood there, a sign reading "Free Hugs" over his head. No one seemed to see him. But then someone stopped and told him of all days, today she needed a hug the most. So he hugged her. And when she left, she was smiling.
One man's generosity became a movement. People began to stop and hug him, each other. More signs came out. Then the police showed up and banned Free Hugs. 10,000 signatures later, hugging was reinstated.
So, watch this video and see how all it takes is one person to begin something great. It's not a lie, it's the truth. Then pass this on to the people you know. They might not rush out to hug strangers, but it will leave a smile on their face, and perhaps hope in their hearts.
More videos taken by others who picked up the campaign are found at the officeal Free Hug website.
Posted by Zoso at January 27, 2007 10:02 AM;_; *hugz*
Posted by: J00kst3r at February 8, 2007 07:03 PM