touch
October 8, 2008
How important is touch? Must we have contact? Is it a necessity? If all of these questions point to the basic core of who we are then how much? A little touch every now and then? Constant contact? Or some balance in between? Like everything else - it’s different for everyone.
Touch is no different from the taste of milk to the smell of skunk I’m that it’s a constant that everyone perceives differently. A reassuring touch to one is agony to another. What brings one warm, comforting thoughts brings another waves of terror.
So do we all need it? No. But most of us do. Contact IS a very basic need, but not to the level of food, water and air.
So, what is contact to most people? Basically, communication. And possibly the truest form of communication. Yes we can comunicate with our eyes. Yes, we can communicate verbally. But touch, even though it may not seem to be as advanced as verbal communication, can be as subtle as a slight breeze under an untucked shirt or as advanced as giving military operation commands.
Touch tells the infant food is near.
Touch tells the child that it is safe.
Touch tells the brother he has a friend.
Touch tells the wife she’s alone.
Touch tells the grandson that lying is not good but he’s loved.
Touch tells me I need to study my typing.
Touch tells me you are comfortable around me.
Touch tells me you like talking with me
Touch tells me you have no prejudices.
Touch tells me I’m in your way.
Touch tells me you don’t know how to say it.
Touch tells me I said it wrong.
Touch tells me you’re near.
Touch tells me you don’t want to interrupt but, “bye”
Touch tells me it’s good to see you.
Touch says “it’s good you’re home”
Touch says I’m sorry!
Touch says I like you.
Touch is love.
08222008
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