How Touchy are You?
Posted by admin‘Never underestimate the healing power of touch‘
Anonymous
Touch is the first sense to develop in humans. It is our most intimate and powerful form of communication. Research has found that babies can die without touch. Even a casual touch from someone as they brush by can stimulate positive feelings.
All of our 3 daughters are married. Our youngest daughter married Mark last November ‘08. If you know Ashlynn, as some of you do, it won’t surprise you that she’s now half-way through Police Academy and loving it! She’s a confident, secure, lively young woman who knows what she wants in life and is taking action on moving towards her goals.
Monday night at our home is traditionally family dinner night- it gives us an opportunity to catch up with each other’s news. Usually Ashlynn is like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, full of stories and newly learned police tactics that she wants to demonstrate to us.
So last night was a bit of a surprise. She came straight to the kitchen and gave me the longest hug, holding on tightly. It reminded me of when she was little - nothing like Mummy hugs…except Daddy hugs and she spent most of the evening snuggled up to Pete, soaking up the warmth and security known since a little girl. As I watched her, it reminded me of the power of touch.
I’ve come to realise that hugs are not only comforting but energizing - it’s like having a two-way transfusion of energy. It is said that positive, nurturing touch can stimulate the release of endorphines, the body’s natural pain suppressors. A hug can put the smile back on the face of someone who’s been feeling lonely, it can say ‘I think you’re special”, or it can say “I’m here for you”.
Life without touch is hollow
Cuddles transmit love
They give warmth. And hope. And trust
The feelings flow back and forth.
A cuddle can make someone’s day.
It can even save a life.
Cuddle generously.
And often.”
Patrick Lindsay ‘It’s Never Too Late..
So, here’s a hug from me to you.
How about passing it on, especially to someone who needs it.
Perhaps you need a hug - go ahead and ask for one!
And if you need more persuasion to have a huggy day, just to show you the power of Hugs, enjoy this video that’s had over 40,770,938 viewings
Hugs and Cuddles
Carolyn