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Healing Through Hugs


--by bubblehugfairy, posted Jan 14, 2014
“We hugged, now we’re friends, right?” he asks as he takes my hand and leads me up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial.

I’ve never offered Free Hugs at a March before, but decided it might offer the smallest bit of healing at the March for Justice in Washington DC on August 23.

It was an impromptu decision. My friend Sarah accompanied me. Honestly, we weren’t sure how to best offer the Hugs. So we simply walked, We walked among thousands of people all searching for the same thing; Healing and Hope. Free Hugs signs overhead, we walked through the throngs of people. We smiled. Made eye contact. And the response was overwhelming. Hundreds of people accepted hugs as we made our own March in a sea of people winding their way across the Mall. It was heart-expanding to not only share hugs but to hear people’s comments: “Best sign I’ve seen all day.” “YES, this is what we need, healing.” ‘You are my sister in another body.” “Love, this is what it’s all about.”

“MLK would be proud.” “Thank you, I really needed a Hug today.” The hugs came from teenage men, grandmothers, fathers, mothers & daughters, police, veterans of the March in 1963, militants, government officials, in short; every age and type. Hugs heal, as simple as that. Simple, but deep.

To reach out to someone and embrace them with your arms and heart heals more than people realize. Maya Angelou says, “As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” Let us all go out and Heal somebody else. Hug from my heart to yours, Kristin, aka Bubble Hug Fairy
 
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Readers Comments

sanayap wrote: Aaah hugs make me feel so warm, and loved. That day must be super special. I've never actually tried this because i'm a little hesitant, but after reading your story, maybe i will. (:

Hugs to you. Thank you (:
Kristin Pedemonti wrote: Sanayap, hugs to you, please go and try it; it is a most beautiful way to connect.
Hug,
Kristin, aka bubble hug fairy
deepak wrote: Thank you for being who you were.
Kristin Pedemonti wrote: Thank you deepak. Hugs to you! Kristin, aka bubblehugfairy :)
Thaatu wrote: Through a hug we transfer positive energy to others and create positive environment all round. A small contribution for a better world.
Kristin Pedemonti wrote: Thaatu, yes, hugs do indeed transfer positive energy! Here's to sharing positive energy! Hugs to you! Bubble hug fairy :) <3
debbe530 wrote: I love this miss bubbly hug fairy! I got to ride a float in the tournament of roses parade in pasadena. There were two young women with free hug signs along the route. I often end up giving hugs when i pass out smile cards and candy bags as i make way around town. Not enough hugging these days. Even kaiser permanente is running a radio ad campaign now about the value of a hug. Good on you and your friend. (((bhf))))
Kristin Pedemonti wrote: Thank you debbe530, wow, i did not know about the kaiser permanente ad campaign. And good on you for being on a float in one of my favorite us parades. :) and thank you for handing out smile cards, hugs and paying it forward through smiles and connection. Hug to you! ~kristin, aka bubblehug fairy
krishan wrote: Really touching
kristin wrote: Thank you for the return hugs & kind comments. I organizationed a free hugs this past weekend for peace week. Nyc. It was a wonderful way to connect. Hug! Kristin, aka bubble hug fairy

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