Why Free Hugs?
Anybody who knows me knows that I am a Free Hugs advocate. But has
anybody ever asked me why I believe in such an odd thing? Have you ever
wondered why I have faith in something as little as a hug?
No, you've never asked. That's why I'll tell you.
Free Hugs has no agenda. There's no catch, no forms to fill out, no questions to answer. It's a hug. It's having a connection with someone. It's about brightening up someone's day. I want to reach out and touch somebody's life. I want to be the reason somebody smiles, even for a second.
I remember the first time I saw Free Hugs. I was sitting in Watterson, having Sunday breakfast (at noon) with my Hewett 12 friends, when I noticed a music video playing. It was Sick Puppies' "All the Same" video, and I can honestly say that it changed a part of me. Sick Puppies did a video tribute to the man who started Free Hugs - it is a powerful video, and it never fails to bring me comfort when I see it.
A few weeks later, I attended ISU's Relay for Life - something that has become a HUGE part of my life. The luminaria ceremony had just ended, and I just felt sad. Hopeless, even. My heart hurt from all the people I knew affected by cancer. We were walking with the crowds of college students when I saw it:
FREE HUGS.
Without a second thought, I hugged this person. And I felt relieved. Suddenly, I didn't feel so hopeless. There was somebody out there who wanted to make me smile. I didn't know this person - I'll probably never know who that amazing person was that gave me my first free hug. If you are out there somewhere, thank you.
I believe in Free Hugs because it's such a simple and selfless act of kindness. Because I need a hug sometimes. Because people need to know that they're not alone. It's knowing that you are cared about, that someone is there for you. Free Hugs is about love, about peace, and making human connections.
So yes, I will ALWAYS give someone with a Free Hugs sign a hug. I don't care how much it embarrasses whoever I happen to be with. And yes, I will ALWAYS try to get my friends to do Free Hugs with me. FYI.
If you ever need a hug, let me know - I'm always there for you, no matter what.
No, you've never asked. That's why I'll tell you.
Free Hugs has no agenda. There's no catch, no forms to fill out, no questions to answer. It's a hug. It's having a connection with someone. It's about brightening up someone's day. I want to reach out and touch somebody's life. I want to be the reason somebody smiles, even for a second.
I remember the first time I saw Free Hugs. I was sitting in Watterson, having Sunday breakfast (at noon) with my Hewett 12 friends, when I noticed a music video playing. It was Sick Puppies' "All the Same" video, and I can honestly say that it changed a part of me. Sick Puppies did a video tribute to the man who started Free Hugs - it is a powerful video, and it never fails to bring me comfort when I see it.
A few weeks later, I attended ISU's Relay for Life - something that has become a HUGE part of my life. The luminaria ceremony had just ended, and I just felt sad. Hopeless, even. My heart hurt from all the people I knew affected by cancer. We were walking with the crowds of college students when I saw it:
FREE HUGS.
Without a second thought, I hugged this person. And I felt relieved. Suddenly, I didn't feel so hopeless. There was somebody out there who wanted to make me smile. I didn't know this person - I'll probably never know who that amazing person was that gave me my first free hug. If you are out there somewhere, thank you.
I believe in Free Hugs because it's such a simple and selfless act of kindness. Because I need a hug sometimes. Because people need to know that they're not alone. It's knowing that you are cared about, that someone is there for you. Free Hugs is about love, about peace, and making human connections.
So yes, I will ALWAYS give someone with a Free Hugs sign a hug. I don't care how much it embarrasses whoever I happen to be with. And yes, I will ALWAYS try to get my friends to do Free Hugs with me. FYI.
If you ever need a hug, let me know - I'm always there for you, no matter what.
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awoods on
I remember I was having a horrible day , my uncle just died and i had broken up with my boyfriend all in under 2 days. I found myself sobbing in the ladies room after one of my classe and this lady i didnt even know asked if i was ok and just hugged me . It made me feel alot better and I started crying even more but they were tears of happiness because someone took time outr of their busy day to hug me and make me feel better.
So on with the free hugs its a great thing.
So on with the free hugs its a great thing.
