I had a blast with a little social experiment this morning based on a video I found on one of my favorite blogs. (Thanks Mike!) You can read Mike's more mature take on this video here.
After watching this video, I had to think of my father-in-law, Rolf Garborg. He is the most affirming guy I know.
I once witnessed him on an affirmation rampage at a little cafe in the Swiss Alps. It was amazing, after affirming the hostess, the cook, and the old men smoking pipes by the fire, he proceeded to affirm the dog.
Then the chimney sweep guy comes this morning and is explaining how a chimney works I go all Rolf on him. There is magic in the air that doesn't fade, even after I try to give him a hug.
Please watch this clip. It's 16 minutes and I promise that you will thank me afterwards and that you're even going to want to send me a message about your very own Rolfesque experience.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Very sweet!
Oh Jason. You are a total Rolf G! Not that I know him myself but it makes sense that Lisa would pick someone like her Dad. :)
I want to steal this too today if I can validate myself out of laziness enough to post. I always thought this was one thing I could do and now I know I could work in a parking garage for my next job! Thanks Jason!
But I don't think I'll try to hug the dude picking up sticks in my yard. Don't want to give off the wrong impression as a lady.
Wow, that may be the best movie I've seen in a month.
Here's what's funny. Probably five years ago, the Wendy's drive thru lady told me I have really nice eyes. Nothing weird, just a compliment. And I still remember.
I laughed and cried. Thanks for sharing.
Shereea and I are smiling!
Thanks Jason.
The Butlers
Is this video infectious or what??? I stole it from Shan who stole it from you. It simply MUST be shared with the world!!! :) YOU'RE GREAT.
Ahh... Jason you are such a thoughtful guy. Look at you thinking of all of us when you didn't have to at all. Sharing this awesome clip with the world like that. You're an amazing person. It's no wonder you're on my all time best peoples list. I like you and so does the world. You are good.
Jason, that was just like you to make me cry. What a sweet video. Fred and I watched it together. You always say things to make people smile and feel good about themselves. I'd say you've got that Rolf thing down pat.
This little film is getting around, thanks to Shan and Savannah. It's great, like the guys who stand on the street giving free hugs.
Rolf really is affirming. I've benefited from that myself.
Just what I needed! I think I need to watch it every day for inspiration!
That is inspiring bro. Thanks for sharing. Have you ever seen the "Free Hugs" campaign? Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
You can look "Free hugs" in YouTube and you will find many similar ones. Pretty amazing to see how a small act of love and kindness can be so contagious. Our world needs more smiles... Definitely!
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