Public FreakOut

I blindfolded myself and stood on the streets of New York City offering people the opportunity to stand with me for peace through a hug. When the idea popped into head I was afraid. At first, I was scared! Is this safe? And to do it all blindfolded? Within 30 seconds of placing the blindfold over my eyes I heard “I’m coming in for a hug” and right then I was reminded of the kindness of strangers. There so much noise around us and I’m not referring to the type that can be heard on these New York City streets. The noise of the media, publications, opinions, thoughts, feelings etc. Through all the ruckus one can feel confused, afraid, angry, alone and so I felt an urge, no, a need to dial it back, to simplify and remind myself and possibly others that we all possess the antidote to the chaos we find ourselves in. Pause. Connect. Have a conversation. Give/receive a hug. As different as we may be we all want peace and respect. Many people will tell you who are you and what you stand for just by atta