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#1 Nadita

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 06:25 PM

This idea of "Free Hugs" challenge came while I watched Moose57's thread on "Hugs for everyone" :) They did it in Italy (Umbertino confirmed it :) ) so I thought why not do it in our town and we can always spread some love and hugs as everyone needs love and a hug... I experience it that sometimes I just need a hug more than anything :)

From what I gather of watching the youtube... the first minute or so, people were skeptical and just went by and pretended they didn't see the sign but after a few minutes and when the first person came to get a hug... and the rest of the story, you can watch it on Moose57's thread. :)

If we say we love, will we be able to express the love we have in our heart to give a hug to a stranger in the street ? it won't matter whether it's a man in a black suit :) or a homeless in the street... will we ?

So, I pick a date to do it which is this coming SATURDAY, MAY 5th, 2012 and you pick the time you want to do it in increments of two hours and see how many people gets a hug from you. I will do it in the afternoon about 1 - 3 pm.

We can come back to this thread on Saturday and tell our experience... I tell ya... you will feel so exuberant doing this, it will challenge us to be out of the box :)

I am excited about this...and by the way, take pics :) a few of us already signed up...anyone else..??????


Sign up sheets :
1. Nadita
2. Tatiana
3. Zul
4. Smee2


Oops...I posted it in the wrong topic... any mod be kind enough to move it to "off topic posts" ....thanks a bunch :)
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#2 Maggie123

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:02 PM

Nadita what a great idea!
I will be having a yard sale Saturday so I guess my customers will get a "free hug" whether they make a purchase or not. Posted Image I'll have to make a clever sign.

I am big on hugs. I believe you need three a day to stay healthy.

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By the way Sunday is "National Laughter Yoga Day".
Try laughing about nothing for just 5 minutes and see how you feel. Posted Image
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#3 Tiffani929

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:23 PM

Why not! I'm in. Oh and for Sunday too!
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#4 Caye98

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:39 PM

Nadita what a great idea!
I will be having a yard sale Saturday so I guess my customers will get a "free hug" whether they make a purchase or not. Posted Image I'll have to make a clever sign.

I am big on hugs. I believe you need three a day to stay healthy.

Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

By the way Sunday is "National Laughter Yoga Day".
Try laughing about nothing for just 5 minutes and see how you feel. Posted Image

While Virginia Satir believes the average person should receive on average 4 hugs a day, it has been demonstrated 7 hugs a day just for health, and 11+ to thrive.
(another obscure bit of knowledge from academia)
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#5 GinaG

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:40 PM

I'm in :D
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#6 Nadita

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:44 PM

Nadita what a great idea!
I will be having a yard sale Saturday so I guess my customers will get a "free hug" whether they make a purchase or not. Posted Image I'll have to make a clever sign.

I am big on hugs. I believe you need three a day to stay healthy.

Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

By the way Sunday is "National Laughter Yoga Day".
Try laughing about nothing for just 5 minutes and see how you feel. Posted Image


Mag,

Thanks for joining us :) I believe you will give away lots of hugs and love :)

Let's post how our experience on Saturday night :)
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#7 Linda

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:44 PM

I'm in :D



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#8 Nadita

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:49 PM

Nadita what a great idea!
I will be having a yard sale Saturday so I guess my customers will get a "free hug" whether they make a purchase or not. Posted Image I'll have to make a clever sign.

I am big on hugs. I believe you need three a day to stay healthy.

Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

By the way Sunday is "National Laughter Yoga Day".
Try laughing about nothing for just 5 minutes and see how you feel. Posted Image


Maggie,

I know laughter does wonder to the mind and body... I will do that :). Thanks for letting me know

Why not! I'm in. Oh and for Sunday too!


Thank you, Tiff ;)

The girls are saying YES....

Let's hear it from the boys ;)
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 08:01 PM

You can count me in too Nadita. There are a lot of people out there that need hugs...I will be more than glad to receive a hug also. Making my sign right now. :hug:

Moose big hug to you. :hug:
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#10 Nadita

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Posted 03 May 2012 - 08:03 PM

You can count me in too Nadita. There are a lot of people out there that need hugs...I will be more than glad to receive a hug also. Making my sign right now. :D


Patty,

You are so cool ;). Thanks

The women in DV rock.... :) ;)
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 03:58 PM

Nadita,great idea,love the thought......but if you think I am going around hugging a bunch of dress wearing guys your nuts!!!!!! :lol: :angry: :huh: :blink:
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 04:41 PM

Nadita,great idea,love the thought......but if you think I am going around hugging a bunch of dress wearing guys your nuts!!!!!! :lol: :angry: :huh: :blink:


Delta,

Wow... you are wrong :) there will be a bunch of gorgeous women giving hugs... you should come ;)

Good to see you, sir :) hope you are doing well... you still in the hole of Kuwait..?

Have a blessed weekend :)
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#13 pattyangel

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 04:43 PM

No, I wouldn't think you would. So here's my first hug and it goes to Delta22. :hug:

Hugs to all the DV family too :hug:
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#14 DinarThug

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 05:03 PM

Thank you, Tiff ;)

The girls are saying YES....

Let's hear it from the boys ;)


A Great Big Thug Hug Back At Ya Babe ! ;)

:D :D :D
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#15 Nadita

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 05:31 PM

A Great Big Thug Hug Back At Ya Babe ! ;)

:D :D :D


Back one to you, Thug! I appreciate you :)
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 06:00 PM

Sorry ladies, first nice day for a little while here in Wa. I'll be on the river, or actually creek this time. Gold panning is too fun to pass up. Goin campin I'll be out all weekend. Great idea though. :)
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 06:26 PM

Giving hugs might be good for me...plus it will be Cinco De Mayo, so a celebration and hugs will go hand in hand! Posted Image


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#18 pattyangel

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Posted 04 May 2012 - 09:41 PM

Good Luck with your HUG'S everyone. :D
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 10:28 PM

Pattyangel thanks for the hug I FELT IT OVER HERE,SO HERES TWO BACK ATTCHA. nADITA SWEETHEART,YES i AM STILL IN KUWAIT,HENCE THE MANDRESS REFERENCE. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 10:41 AM

Nadita, Okay, was out and about this morning at my local grocery store and let me tell you, there were a lot of huggers out there. The little kids are the best huggers in my opinion. The ladies were hesitant in letting their spouses do any hugging. Didn't push it, no big deal and an elderly couple hugged me at one time and I thought for sure we were all going to fall down. It was fun and exciting . Going back out this afternoon and do some more hugging. :D

Can't wait to hear your stories. :hug:
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