November 6, 2006
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Try This:
We all have moments in our lives where we are inspired or touched. It could be something as simple as reading a sentence out of a book, hearing a powerful quote, or seeing something that moved your soul. Well earlier today I stopped by my friend Sarah’s Xanga and had one of those moments.
Life is Beautiful…..
The hero in the video goes by the name Juan Mann (Say It Out Loud) and for the past 2.5 years in Sydney, Australia he has been handing out FREE HUGS to any stranger willing to step out of their comfort zone and embrace life.
When asked what motivated him to start the Free Hugs Campaign he answered by saying one day he realized everyone around him seemed so miserable and decided he’d do something to just make people smile and cheer up a little bit. Also, around that same time he was feeling lonely, with no one around to smile at him, no one to hug, no one to talk to and he wanted to do something that was positive and easy.
It’s amazing that we can go days with out showing those we care about the most how we feel and here we can see someone who is willing to open up his heart to the world….
~Lan
Links:
Original You Tube Video
Wikipedia
Australia Ten News Interview
Sick Puppies
Comments (23)
That video really touched me, just watching it makes me wanna go out and hug someone. I think we all need a hug now and then.
Can I get a free hug babe? =)
hey lan..i love this entry. loved teh FREE HUGS video. esp. the skateboard part. imma post it up on my page. its a good song. thanks
- annie
thanks for sharing this with us, Lan. I’ve posted it up on my site as well. And a shout out to you.
You’re amazing, have I ever told you that? =)
the world can be saved after all…
Awesome Lan, awesome. Thanks for making my day.
would you hug a fat/ugly chick?
that is too cute! everyone looks so happy! a hug is the perfect gift – one size fits all and nobody minds if you exchange or return it. hahah im such a dork.
remember the carlsbad trip???????
That’s a great video. Very touching. And inspirational. :heartbeat:
Hugs for freindship!
HUGS ARE ALWAYS NIICE ^_^
EVERYONES CATCHING ON WITH THIS HUGGIN.. THEY FEATURED A VIDEO OF A GUY IN KOREA DOING THAT.. AND IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT KOREANS, YOUD KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY SPARING WHEN IT COEMS TO SHOWING AFFECTION IN PUBLIC.. NOT AS LIBERAL YET.. BUT THEY SURE HAVE COME A LONG WAY SINCE I WAS YOUNGER..
MAKES ME WANNA GO OUT WITH A SIGN NOW.. :heartbeat:
ok…here’s an e-hug for ya!
hahhah thanks!!!!
evrybody, big hug now~
cool.. i had some free hugs pics on my blog a couple months ago
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free hugs!! *hugs*!!
Hug For Everybody!
Awwwww that’s so sweet… :love:
hey, like your site, it is informative…
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