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Sometimes, a hug is all we need.

This is what the Free Hugs Campaign is all about. Juan Mann began this amazing cause after he had returned home to Sydney and saw lots of people hugging and being welcomed by their friends or family. He was alone and had no one to smile and hug him, so he took some cardboard and a marker and created a sign that said, “FREE HUGS”.

The result was a campaign of random feel-good kindness that swept the world. When I was in Seattle I saw some people with these signs. I was thrilled and joyfully hugged my fellow strangers. I can tell you, hugs feel a lot more special when they come from someone you’ve just met. Frowns turn to smiles and bad days turn good.