It's not actually a lesson, more like confirmation.
People are kind. Growing up I was taught that people are only out for themselves. I was taught that if someone has a chance to "screw you" they will. I was taught that people will take advantage of you. I was taught that if you offer them kindness, don't expect the same in return. I didn't believe any of it. Yet, I behaved as though I did because what if it was true? I didn't want to be that naive girl that was taken advantage of and have the people around me laughing and pointing their fingers, "we told you so." But, the Truth within me never gave up. Over 10 years after My Year of Hugs, where I hugged strangers every day for a year, and 3 years after my cross country hug journey I can say with absolute conviction: I WAS RIGHT.
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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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