Saturday February 17th - Members of the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living, Unity Centre of Calgary and the Shindao Institute will be spreading the love by offering FREE HUGS to shoppers in the Inglewood District at 2 pm.
Join us for a love filled event and bringing smiles to people!
How cute is this...? Can you share with us what kind of guidelines you will be using to prepare your "huggers?" People sometimes have issues with personal space and I know you have discussed this. How does the invitation for a hug get extended? I hope you post pictures after the event, or video!
Hi Barbara,
We ALWAYS ask people respectfully, with open arms, if they would like a hug before we get too close to them. Some people are reluctant to be hugged and others wholeheartedly join in for a warm hug. We don't take it personally when they say no.....
Here's our request of the Volunteers:
ETIQUETTE: These five simple, yet important rules make hugging a wonderful experience: Rule #1 Always Ask Permission First Rule #2 Honor Personal Space Boundaries (keep your hands on their upper back) Rule #3 A Hug Is A Gentle Embrace- not the Heimlich! Rule #4 – Make it a Heart hug. (Raise your left arm and invite them to raise their left arm, so you meet heart to heart) Rule #5 – Personal Hygiene (Please ensure you have showered or bathed prior to attending a Free Hugs Event. Limit yourself to wearing deodorant only, no perfume or fragrances.)