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Touch and Tenderness, no 9
 In our attempt to become more sensitive to touch, we have paid attention to plants and trees (25 August), then to animals (26 August). We may now be ready to focus attention on human beings. Some cultures severely limit the free expression of touch so make the most of what is socially acceptable. What does a handshake mean to you? Is it just a formality, or do you notice it puts you in touch with another person? What do you feel when you kiss or hug? Is your touch truly a sign of friendship, or even love? Are you aware of the looks, words or gestures you may use to substitute for bodily contact, and how this affects others? Do you feel how other people ‘stroke you’ or ‘hit you’ by what they do? How much love and tenderness is there in your ‘contact’ with other persons? John Wijngaards |