|
Hello Precious One,
Touch. It’s a vital and primal need of ours. Touch. It stimulates our immune system. It releases the hormone oxytocin which creates a sense of connection with others and makes us feel yummy. It reduces stress and anxiety. It does lots of other cool things, too.
Now we’re in serious no-touch time. Even cuddling with intimate family members might not be prudent for you right now.
So, I’ve turned into my own best toucher.
Last night I wrapped myself up in my arms. With the tenderness that I’d touch a beloved child who was facing a terror, I soothed this animal part of myself that has found herself in unfamiliar territory. I met her with slow, present, conscious touch, imbued with love. I gently stroked my entire body (well, except those places on my back that I can’t reach) with gentle, intimate, conscious, touch.
We’re all in unfamiliar territory. The animal of our being is on high-alert; vigilant, protective, amped up with hormones of fear. Our animal-self needs to be calmed down, welcomed and comforted.
Curl up to this innocent, vulnerable, soft-bellied-ness that longs for the safety of the familiar.
Stoke and caress this creature part of you with your loving touch. Hold this one gently in your reassuring embrace. Whisper the sweetness that will calm the body and open the breath.
I absolutely know that I will be alright. With the body alive or not. I will be alright. Oh, but the body itself had been stirred to her core. So, she soaked up that touch and dropped into peaceful sleep.
With cyber-hugs and love,
Sharon
|
