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I had so much fun on the streets of Auckland I had to go back and give out free hugs. It was my 4th Free Hugs event, and we had a wonderful time. My friend Angelique joined me, as well as an English traveler who stopped by for a hug and stayed to give them out. We were also joined briefly by a couple of young men 
I had told about the event earlier that morning - one at the shop where I bought my paper and markers, and one where I bought a coffee. 
I had told about the event earlier that morning - one at the shop where I bought my paper and markers, and one where I bought a coffee. 
Between us we probably hugged at least 150 people in two hours. As usual, some people were skeptical, some were ecstatic, and most were somewhere in between.
This was my 4th free hugs event. I realised that it is far more than a way to have some fun. It is a tangible example of God's love (the ultimate source of all love) - shared freely, unconditionally, with no pressure to accept, and leaving everyone buzzing with well-being.
One gentleman eating at a restaurant in this side street of Vulcan's Lane was so taken by the idea that he bought the 3 people who were hugging at the time (Angelique, myself, and another girl who joined in) a glass of wine each. We enjoyed them at the end of the event.
This was my 4th free hugs event. I realised that it is far more than a way to have some fun. It is a tangible example of God's love (the ultimate source of all love) - shared freely, unconditionally, with no pressure to accept, and leaving everyone buzzing with well-being.
One gentleman eating at a restaurant in this side street of Vulcan's Lane was so taken by the idea that he bought the 3 people who were hugging at the time (Angelique, myself, and another girl who joined in) a glass of wine each. We enjoyed them at the end of the event.
