Free Hugs Movement - Jadoo ki jhappi
April 7, 2007 by Pareen
Is there anything significant that a common man can do for any other person, or for the society?
One man proved that a single man armed with determination can bring a revolution and liberate millions. Yes, Gandhiji !
But, in this so-called kalyug, there is still a man who, in his own way, has created a revolution - The Free Hugs Campaign.
We must have heard or read about this. But, most of us really don’t know what it is and we surely don’t know what exactly is this and also, how BIG it is today.
The man who started this explains how it all started…
“I’d been living in London when my world turned upside down and I’d had to come home. By the time my plane landed back in Sydney, all I had left was a carry on bag full of clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome me back, no place to call home. I was a tourist in my hometown.
Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their waiting friends and family, with open arms and smiling faces, hugging and laughing together, I wanted someone out there to be waiting for me. To be happy to see me. To smile at me. To hug me.
So I got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. I found the busiest pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the words “Free Hugs” on both sides.
And for 15 minutes, people just stared right through me. The first person who stopped, tapped me on the shoulder and told me how her dog had just died that morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she felt most alone in the world, was a hug. I got down on one knee, we put our arms around each other and when we parted, she was smiling.
Everyone has problems and for sure mine haven’t compared. But to see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.”
After all we could also think what can a Hug really do?
No! It doesn’t solve any problem of any person, but it certainly eases the pain.
No! It doesn’t give you an assurance that the person hugging you is going to protect you or be with you forever, but it just assures you that the world is not that bad a place to live - as yet.
The video is so touching. After all if the whole world understands the message of peace and living in harmony, what else can anyone ask for? And the way to achieve it is as easy as giving a FREE HUG - or as it is called in India, Jaadu ki Jhappi !
There are more videos on YouTube. Click Here.
I would suggest all these videos a re a must watch and more important than that, please read the comments below the videos. It will give you an idea of the effect the videos have…if not anything, they certainly bring ‘a smile’ on our faces !!! Go Ahead!
This movement had a small and modest beginning (much before Munnabhai trademarked it’s Jaadu ki Jhappi). But today, it is a revolution present in numerous countries across continents. It is being implemented in many countries and more and more people are being made aware about the movement through the medium of Internet (Videos on YouTube are of prime importance in this).
Surely if Gandhiji would have been alive, he would be very happy to see this.
Their website: http://www.freehugscampaign.org/
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Comments/Feedback/Criticism/Suggestions will be appreciated
hey
hows it going?
ive never gotten a hug from u :p
Hugging is an underutilized resource with magical powers. When we open our hearts and arms, we encourage others to do the same. A good hug from someone you care about can make all the difference sometimes. It’s perfect for sharing, you can give and receive. Hugging just makes you feel good!
Hugging is healthy. It helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep. It’s invigorating, rejuvenating, and has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. Hugging is all natural. It is organic, naturally sweet, no artificial ingredients, nonpolluting, environmentally friendly and 100 percent wholesome.
Guidelines for Hugging
Be compassionate, not passionate —
communicate comfort and caring.
Ask for permission — hugging requires a sender and receiver. Accepting that hugging isn’t for everyone is simply another form of understanding and acceptance.
Ask permission when you need a hug. Hugging for wellness is a practice of sharing — if you need a hug simply ask for one. And if you receive a hug, let the sender know you are appreciative.
Take responsibility for expressing what you need.
The above post was made by Carollee here: http://community.comcast.net/comcastportal/board/message?board.id=TheCoffeeShop&thread.id=299472&view=by_date_ascending&page=2
Hi all!
Very interesting information! Thanks!
Bye