Have you ever in a very bad situation in your life? What did you expect
to get? A friend, your teddy bear, a comedy video, an ice cream, your
boyfriend, or a hug from someone which can ease the pain that you feel? Well,
some of you may need them all.
In this page I’m going
to invite you to focus on the last thing I’ve mention before, “a hug from
someone”. Alright, now can you recognize the picture above? That free hugs
sign was very famous several years ago or may be until now.
“Free Hugs Campaign” was
the idea of Juan Mann. He is a tall man with long black hair, sharp nose, and white
complexion. Based on the video, he was wearing glasses and just simple clothes, we can see from the
video when he held the campaign. Juan began the campaign by himself. He brought
nothing, just the sign. With his smile he just walked slowly and sometimes
turning around to look at the people. He keep doing that while put the “Free
Hugs” sign high. At first, no one response for what he did. People
just stared right through him. They might thought that the man was an abnormal.
A few minutes later, an elder woman approached and asked for a hug from
the man. Soon after that, more people come and give their hug to the man.
More people participated
at the campaign. No matter where they came from. No matter old or young. Together,
just hug each other. It became more crowded where there was a sign of free
hugs. But the thing was not all of the people there respect for this campaign. For
some reason, the free hugs campaign was banned by the police. They may thought
this would be disturb the public view because it was uncommon.
Even if the man tried to explain, it made no sense for the police. Because
of that, the people put their big attention. They made a petition and collect
the signatures of every people who did participate and support for this action as
much as possible. Again, offering smile and they brought list of signatures. Unbelievable,
they could reach the target of the signatures. Ten thousand signatures to
support this free hugs campaign. Finally, the police give in and allowed for
this campaign held, even one of the police officer hug a woman who brought the
sign.
In the end, we see the light that the main point of the video of Free
Hugs Campaign is how we build togetherness among us. Respect the differences
and keep in mind that basically we are all the same. Share what we feel. Living
together. One hug could ease the pain.
I love you all ..
Here is the link of the video,
