(Pleas read entire intro...thanks!)

This is a tribe inspired by Juan Mann(et al)), Rumi/Hafiz(etc), Ammachi(etc) and the power of Love exampled and shared in the simplest of actions...a hug(etc). :D

This does not mean one has to like to physically hug, there is no exclusion here...we are embracing ALL...only that if there is a recognition of, or a longing for, intimacy beyond casual greetings and surface appearances...this is the place to share: inspirations, supportive energy(give a hug to...), insights, revelations of Heart...it can be fairly open and all encompassing, but let's do our best to keep it in the realm of "Embracing Life".

And I agree with this statement from FHGI intro:

This isn't a political tribe per say, but if you post something political, please make it appropriate to spreading positivity, awareness, hugs or such...

Here are some essentials to understand about hugging:

- Freehugging is giving. You recieve by others wanting to hug.
(I will amend to this by saying I feel it is an offering to share the One Hug of Heart. That truly nothing is given or recieved, but rather there is an opening/relaxing into what is already present in All)
- Groping or using the opportunity to get sexual kicks is inappropriate, period
- Its free! No money needed in transaction, nor favours given in return

more great perspective at this tribe's intro: tribes.tribe.net/freehuggingtheworld

Offer openly without expectation...it is helpful to have clarity with one's self about the honest intentions with hugging. Sure, there may be a certain desire and appreciation of hugging that feels to create a greater sense of happiness and joy, and it may feel like we are 'getting' something from this, but it truly is about sharing in open Heartedness...unconditional love.

The Hugger Busker gives a simple explaination on hugging:

www.youtube.com/watch

A hug is an invitation to feel intimacy, yet while it is enjoyable with people physically, it is the Intimacy of the Heart that supports and sustains us all, whether with 'an~other' or physically alone...All~One...the eternal Embrace of the Heart.

There is another aspect to this tribe's name and that is in regards to the initials 'HU', which is representative of the Essence of Being in much of Rumi's poetry.

The HU in Rumi's Poetry
www.sourcetext.com/hupage/R...umi0.html

Peace!

(Juan Mann)Inspiring Story! Free Hugs Campaign(music by sick puppies)
www.youtube.com/watch

"Come, come, whoever you are.

Wanderer, idolator, worshipper of fire,

come even though you have broken your vows a thousand times,

Come, and come yet again.

Ours is not a caravan of despair."

~ Rumi

(Unless otherwise noted all info links[not personal writing unless given permission] are to be shared, disseminated, spread far and wide...we're all about spreadin' the HUg! So this is your permission to post links to blogs or whatever. ;^) )

http://tribes.tribe.net/embracinglife