Hey guys I’m canceling the subscription to this group. I think a Meetup account is a better choice for this movement. For the time being, please join me in my other Skool community, The Money Reset. It is free for now. Thank you for being a part of this movement to fight loneliness and isolation.

This Saturday is the AFSP Out of the Darkness walk in Virginia Beach. I plan to show up there with a giant sign that says, “Free Hugs.” This is the best way to get started, go to some event where there will be a lot of people and stand there with a huge sign that says Free Hugs. Record it and post it on social media with the hashtag #HugnLaugh or #HugandLaugh. Offer to tell a corny joke to people who approach you. This is often much easier than posting an event online, scheduling it, etc. Just show up where people already are and be a shining beacon of light. What do you think?

Does anyone want to host a hug and laugh in their area? Wondering how we can get this movement started. Maybe we can create Facebook events until we can afford a meetup or eventbrite account. No comedians are needed unless you know someone who could help by showing up and telling some jokes. I’m open to ideas as I think the world really needs this right now.

Depression in the U.S. has increased. What are some ways in which you are counterbalancing this increase in depression in your life? https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2025/20250416.htm

Who are you going to hug today? Even hugging yourself seems to have some limited benefits. Hug a stranger if you have to. If you have a spouse, give them a good, quality hug today. Hug your pet if you have one. 🫂❤️