On the very first night of my cross country hug journey, I received the Every Moment Matters journal from my first host. It was intended to be a signature book much like a yearbook for people that I met along the way to comment in. By the end of my month-long trip, I had a journal of my thoughts and one with the thoughts of others.
Most times you don't know the impact you have made on another. I feel blessed to have it documented. Today i want to give you a sneak peek of some of the comments from my 'monthbook'. "I am so honored to have you as our guest! You are such a brave and open person. I admire and respect your 'hug' mission and will be doing it on a smaller scale in my world. Thank you for sharing your story and your adventures with the world!!! It IS making a big impact. It already has on me! I love that we were able to sit by the fire pit that my husband created. It is a special memory for both of us. I hope our paths cross again." "It was wonderful having you at our home. It's amazing what you are doing and your courage and strength to see it through. Good luck on the second half of your trip!" "Melinda, now I remember what my laugh sounds like. You are doing the right things for the right reasons and I can't wait to see whatever you do next. You'll figure it all out." "A hug is like a breath of fresh air...you don't know how badly you need one until you fully...EXHALE!" "Loving being vulnerable together." "It has been wonderful spending time with you. What a great thing you are doing - spreading love and connection across the country - at a time when it is so sorely needed. I hope you find profound joy when you read all these comments. Your courage to take on this trip is awe-inspiring. Thank you for doing this." "I still don't like hugs!!! But what you do is still inspirational. Kudos to you for being so brave in such a terrifying world. Best of luck on your journey and I hope that you find everything that you are looking for. Best wishes!!!" What brave work have you - or do you want to - share with the world? xoxo
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AuthorMelinda Lee is a mom of two adolescent boys, a devout student of all things spiritual, a recovering perfectionist, and immensely fascinated with achieving the unachievable. Currently writing a memoir about hugging strangers. Archives
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