The Unconditional Hug

Soooooooooo...our circumstances have changed a bit. A movement predicated on sharing kindness with others in intimate physical proximity is highly frowned upon currently, and for good reason. We're all in the process of adjusting. Compromising. Reassessing. Prioritizing. What was may never be again. However, the tenets of The Unconditional Hug are immune to any virus. Compassion, empathy, patience, and kindness are far more valuable now than ever. These values, the essential us, cannot be allowed to diminish in the face of such threat, conceived of by nature and predicated by man. Rather, it is PRECISELY man's nature that provides these tenets as pillors to sturdy the foundation to preserve our very best. Let not our physical boundary obfuscate our emotional bonds. My love of humanity will not acquiesce to a six-foot separation, nor a 600-foot separation. COVID-19 will dictate our day-to-day, but will ebb in time. Through its duration, we mustn't ebb from what brings us together. Exercise common sense, stay safe, and remember that we shall continue to forever remain our greatest strength.

Unconditionally,

Kevin

The Unconditional Hug meets The Love And Kindness Project. I was honored to spend some time with Karyn Ross, founder of the Love And Kindness Project! Her goal to create a society where kindness is valued over money by calling attention to kind acts is an inspiration. It's imperative that we take the time to execute kindness everyday, no matter how small the act or measure. As Karyn says, "be deliberate, be intentional." I'm humbled that she has agreed to mentor me as I continue to build this movement, and I've no doubt that our future collaborations will only help to create said kinder place. I invite you to check out Karyn's website for the LKP, as well as her consulting website at Karyn Ross Consulting.

My little friend Willow came in for a hug and helped hoist the sign in front of the ABC Studios on State Street! This is why The Unconditional Hug is a thing.