Free Hugs

Posted on August 20, 2012 by russtowne

A dear relative sent this to me and I wwanted to share the hugs with you. I recommend having the volume turned up a bit.

From Sondrio, Italy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=hN8CKwdosjE

Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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15 Responses to Free Hugs

  1. thehappyhugger's avatar thehappyhugger says:
    August 21, 2012 at 5:52 am

    It made me cry. Very beautiful post, Russ. Loved the quote at then end 🙂
    *big hug*

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  2. thoughtsfromanamericanwoman's avatar thoughtsfromanamericanwoman says:
    August 21, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    A Spiritual Hug back at you! 😉 Thanks for sharing.

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  3. stuffitellmysister's avatar stuffitellmysister says:
    August 21, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I watched this video, listened this the song (one of my favorites) and it brought tears. To see the resistance from many and the melting of others……amazing. Sometimes that’s all we really need. A hug from a caring soul. Thanks for that, friend. Hugs to you, too ♥

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    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
      August 21, 2012 at 11:54 pm

      Thank you, Paula. Yes, it was interesting to see the initial resistence, and then the first brave souls who took a risk. That opened up the floodgates of hugs.

      I agree that few things are better or more comforting than a hug from a caring soul. Thank you for being a caring soul and sending hugs my way, and for being my friend!

      Russ

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  4. In The Little Greenhouse's avatar manty67 says:
    August 21, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    How wonderful, there are many times in a persons life when all they need is a hug 🙂

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  5. Andrea Smyth's avatar Andrea Kelly says:
    August 21, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Beautiful video 🙂

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  6. writerwannabe763's avatar writerwannabe763 says:
    August 21, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Sometimes a hug can do so much for someone…I know it does for me…Really nice video..Diane

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  7. JanBeek's avatar JanBeek says:
    August 23, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Loved the video! Thanks for posting the link. I used to give a “Hug License” to kids who came to my office when I was an elementary school principal. There’s nothing like a hug to drive away your tears and fears and make you feel a whole lot better!!

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