2023/11/19

Free hugging and meditation at Central Park today was truly magical. I never expected to have such deep connections with strangers.

There were literally a stranger came up to me and said, "You're glowing!"

I laughed and then we just talked naturally and came to the topic of meditation. He asked what kind of meditation do I practice. I said vipassana. He got excited and asked, "Did you also learn it from Goenka?"

At that moment, it was as if we had a common magical password, creating an instant spiritual connection between us. It was my first time in real life to meet a total stranger who had also learned Vipassana.

Then, I discovered he had attended the ten-day Vipassana course five times, meditating since 1998 (which I didn’t even born). We then talked about why I wanted to offer free hugs, what I think true LOVE is, and onto the I Ching, fate, and free will… Everything felt so natural and just right.

There was another person that came to me and said, “Thanks for doing all of this and thanks for making this world a little better.” Then showed me his banner “wake the love up.” He then shared with me his ongoing project of interviewing people about their love for nature, and planning to make a film about it. Turns out there are so many souls that are alike.

Another man initially thought my hugging thing was a trick for money, but after confirming it was free, he hugged me tightly and said, “I definitely need a hug. Everyone needs a hug.” Then, to every passerby, he said, "She actually offers free hugs! There's no trick!!"

Throughout the afternoon, there were countless strangers hugging me, adults and children, brave and shy… Some hugged me tightly, others just gestured in the air, but that flowing, genuine love was all the same.

Life really is a series of miracles, and love itself is the greatest magic. I'm so grateful to end my last day at 22 in this magical way and want to share this magical love with everyone.

In the end and the most important thing! Special shoutout to Shulin for being there supporting me all the time and thanks everyone who helps me along the way! So grateful for everything that happens to me. Love you all❤️