November 6, 2006
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I wrote this four months ago when my doggie passed away and after reading Lan's post, I've been inspired to share it once more.We forget how fragile life really is. We wait for Thanksgiving to give
thanks. Christmas to give gifts. Birthdays to celebrate a life. The
simple truth is it's easy to succumb to the monotony of our lives,
allowing routine to cloud our judgement of what's truly dear to us --
time spent with the ones you love. Whether it be family or friends...
or a certain cuddly pet, every moment should be treasured. The absence
of one in your life shatters the routine and you're left with holding
dearly onto memories of what once was.
Life is fragile. I suggest that everyone go on a hugging spree.
This
Thanks to Lan (Sup007) for sharing this video below with his subbers. And now, I share it with all of you.
is a touching story of a man, Juan Mann who's quest was to show the
world how something as simple as a hug can truly make a difference.
How it all started: (taken from FreeHugsCampaign.org)"I'd been living in London when
my world turned upside down and I'd had to come home. By the time my
plane landed back in Sydney, all I had left was a carry on bag full of
clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome me back, no place to
call home. I was a tourist in my hometown.Standing
there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their
waiting friends and family, with open arms and smiling faces, hugging
and laughing together, I wanted someone out there to be waiting for me.
To be happy to see me. To smile at me. To hug me.So I
got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. I found the busiest
pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the
words "Free Hugs" on both sides.And for 15 minutes,
people just stared right through me. The first person who stopped,
tapped me on the shoulder and told me how her dog had just died that
morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only
daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she
felt most alone in the world, was a hug. I got down on one knee, we put
our arms around each other and when we parted, she was smiling.Everyone has problems and for sure mine haven't compared. But to see
someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it
every time." -- Juan Mann
Comments (7)
You're the reason why I posted the video on my site. I hope this video spreads and brings the same happiness it brought to me to others.
The hospital admin's have the vid link blocked out, but it's 1:17am and I still have another case...I want a hug =/.
you come with a letter of rec from Big Brother, who has a keen eye for picking out good people.
hugs are nice, though most asian males are too homophobic to give each other hugs. and as for my brother, well, we're not close enough for me to actually hug him. sometimes i wish we were closer, but i get too irked by his attitude towards life and people.
i saw this guy on Oprah!! it made me think there may just be good people out there still
You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug.
beautifully written.
your banner is so cute! i love!
yay~ u found me and i found u! ^_^ yes, i outfit was like a bathing suite -_-
i will c u soon! = )