Just one thought about 6th January... won't the January sales be in full swing?
Have to admit that it's the time of year when I would usually avoid town and shopping centres like the plague due to the sheer numbers of people, particularly on a Saturday.
Am still thinking about this - if anyone else in London is organsing, might join in but will decide nearer the time. Facebook group is a good idea though CJ - will keep an eye on things there.
I'm actually not sure if I want to do this in the new year.
I'm not actually sure if I want to do it at all to be honest.
I've become a follower of the saying "Quality over Quantity". Getting and giving hugs to all and sundry may be all well and good but it no longer does anything for me. Giving out fewer but better hugs to the select few that I care about is better for both me and the recipient.
Sorry if this is a bit negative. I still hope you all manage a good turnout.
I was thinking after the last one that it's more likely a totally selfish act - we feel good that we believe we are doing something 'generous' and we get hugged all day. That shouldn't deter us from sharing our time and love around; there's also a high chance that we are also actually doing what we think we intend, so I'll be there again this time too.
Isn't this him then?
Yes.. but unfortunately one cannot give without receiving. I'd rather the special few receive top quality prime Beo-class hugs and not some shallow mass produced substitute.
If a hug is not sincere then there's no point giving it IMHO and besides I no longer feel able nor willing to pour out so much of my own self onto others.
I've done the hugs thing, My friends will still get hugs on demand but the huddled masses will have to do without my watered down offerings this time round.
I don't think anyone who has taken part in a hug day has ever offered anyone a water down or half-hearted hug. In my own experience the more hugs I shared the more I felt able to give and came away feeling totally loved due to all the hugs I'd shared throughout the day.
That leads me to a new question - are we giving hugs or sharing them?
How much of what happens on the day relates to our openness to receive hugs?
I'm sad you don't seem to feel you have anything to give/share, which is unusual for you. I hope normal Beo service is resumed soon.
I'm sorry but our hugs were not shallow and mass produced - they were hand crafted, organic, nut free, no fat, free range hugs!!!
everyone must make they're own decision - and hats off to you for having ever done it - it makes you a braver person than many
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