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Monday, 22 October 2012

#006 Hugs = Happiness

If happiness was a commodity I'm positive it would be a hug. As far as hugs go they can be light and airy, or thoroughly engulfing. Whatever their form, if given and received freely they are guaranteed to impart a little bit of happiness.

This was really brought to my attention the other day while cycling home. I passed a young man in Canberra along city walk holding up a board with "Free Hugs" written on it. I cycled past and smiled thinking of the smile on his face and his message. After another 100 m I stopped, turned around and rode back.

As I got closer I had a good look at the young man. He had a big smile on his young handsome face, and he looked very fit, happy and healthy. When I reached out and hugged him I asked "Why are you giving away free hugs?" and his answer was simple:

"Because it feels good to give and  receive" Nothing more, nothing less, and it was true, I did feel good. So thank you random person for my free hug, and my little piece of random happiness.



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  1. Bronte McDonald22 October 2012 at 16:00

    I love hugs. I used to hug all my friends and people I liked but as I've gotten older I hug people less. I think it's because other people don't do it. It's a bit sad when you think about how little we actually touch other people in our society.

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  3. Unknown1 November 2012 at 17:36

    Abbi, I know this man, his name is James. He is an amazing human being. The discovery of your post had a huge impact on HIM ... YOUR act of kindness in expressing your gratitude made a difference in HIS life. The giving and receiving continues :-)

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    1. Unknown1 November 2012 at 20:24

      Mwa, Thats great, thank you for letting me know! Now I have a name to put against the face and the hug :)

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