12 Hugs For 121212 Day
When people think of ways to make a difference, they tend to think too big. They want to cure cancer or save the world’s water supply or something huge all in a single afternoon, then get disheartened when they realize what a giant thing it is they are trying to fix. I think the best way to start making a difference is by one little step at a time. Today is 121212 day and at precisely 12:12 today I decided to see if I could give 12 hugs to the world.
Every person I approached and asked to hug said yes. They all hugged me with such passion and were so excited to be a part of it. Some shouted, some laughed, some waited in line to get their hug, some got a bit teary-eyed, some were tall, some were short, and all were receptive. One lady told me she needed a hug for months and this is the first time she has had one in that time. Today’s 12 hugs made me laugh and cry and be happy. This was so much fun I cannot wait until I have another hug day soon.
A hug is simple and nice and let’s the world know you care. For 12 short hugs I made a difference for the world today. To change the world and make a difference it takes baby steps, my friends, baby steps. Hugging your community is worth every effort you put forth.
What did you do to make a difference on 121212?
THE HUGS
1. Cashier Hug
2. Seven Footer Hug
3. Gas Station Customer Hug
4. Nice Lady Who Has Not Had A Hug In A Long Time Hug
5. Pretty Lady Hug
6. Knock Me Off My Feet Gas Station Attendant Hug
7. Lucky Number 7 Hug
8. Happy Wife Hug
9. Happy Husband Hug
10. Fireman-Emergency Paramedic Hug
11. Produce Aisle Hug
12. Happy Grocer Hug
This is the cutest post ever!
I really love this!
I just love this! Totally made my day. Now I want to try it.
I had SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Shawna
You are amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
I just love all their happy faces. It so made my day.
Shawna
I’ve GOT to have another hug day. The reactions were fantastic!
Shawna
You made my day – thanks for the love. 🙂
GO FORTH AND HUG!
Shawna
Great waty to make a difference!
Had a perfect day! 🙂
Shawna
You Rock Shawna so proud of you bringing smiles to so many <|;-)
Hooray for today!
Shawna
Simply the best.. Bah to the naysayers who say the world is going bad… never never happened…
Chris, you are so so right! Awesome Shawna! You are making a difference in this world!
A little bit at a time. 🙂 Thanks Anne!
Thank you so very much for your faith and kind words.
Shawna
Liked and shared! What a wonderful idea!
Looks like everyone had a blast – if 10% of us could do this every day we could transform the world in no time!
Nice!
Love you Rose – thank you!
Shawna
Could you imagine? I know I would love it if this would happen every day. 🙂
Shawna
Thanks. 🙂
Shawna
This is why I love you.
Hugs for EVERYONE. Especially you my friend. 🙂
Shawna