Today I participated as part of the 'Hug Patrol' at the Environment Day Festival. I joined up because I thought it would be fun and I actually like giving hugs. I also think that there is not enough 'touch' in the world anymore. With all the new technology that helps us 'keep in touch', I feel that there is more and more people who feel isolated and lonely. I was amazed at how many people not only welcomed a hug but really took something from it. As one lady said, " If you happen to live on your own, it is very rare that you get to be hugged. Even my family doesn't hug very much anymore". We are so careful about being correct. And I know that there are many people out there that abuse the privilege of touch, but we are so frightened now to hug and hold, even when there are people and children out there screaming for some human contact and caring. If I have to wear a t-shirt and hat and work with a team to promote postive human touch and contact, If I have to go to events where it is sanctioned, to spread some warmth and love, then I am more than willing to do so. Perhaps if we hugged more, with more people, establishing non-threatening, non-sexual ways to connect, then there wouldn't be such inclination for others to take it violently. Being hugged makes you feel good - connected, appreciated, loved and special. I invite you to hug as many people as you can and feel the flow back to you.
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