The Vaya Blog: Just A ‘Lil NYC Spanglish!

What is a hug to you? How do you hug and why do you hug someone?

Hug is a word related commonly to affection; by definition it means to press closely within the arms; to embrace or clasp to the bosom.

There are other words or definitions related such as to crowd together; to cuddle; to cling to; to cherish.
Perhaps the least related to affection might be for cower; to crouch or to curl up.

When we think about a hug we usually have immediate thoughts of clasp, close, together, bosom, closely, affection, arms, fast, press, or even wrestling.

So, what are the reasons you have to hug someone?

Have you heard of the Free Hugs Campaign?

This campaign markets free hugs as an icon of community and prosperity. They have branded the logo on clothing because they figured it is something people use.

The social experience company founded around 2001 is committed to promoting social value in order to transform people’ lives.

They organize festivals, charitable walks, corporate and school functions, and volunteering efforts to achieve their goal.

They aim their efforts to build bridges between people from all walks of life and are partners with various charities in order to raise money and awareness for their causes.

This group is making a difference around the world.

If you would like more information about what they are all about this is their website:
http://www.free-hugs.com/welcome.shtml

Let us know what you think about this campaign!! Have you encountered them or have any experience with them? Do you know of someone that has? The BIG Question: What is your personal comfort level with being hugged by strangers?

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Free Huggers Around The World:

• Yomar (Yogizilla) – Free Hugs And The Need For Warm Connections
• Ange – Free Hugging In Melbourne, Australia

Hug Me In Cyberspace:

• Give Tatiana more hugs!

Get Your Own Cyber Hugs:

• http://www.toxin.org/cgi-bin/gethugs.cgi