The Wonder of Touch to Help You Relax
Kim Archer
Touch works wonders when it comes to relaxing. Just imagine how many times you have felt down, or you have had a bad day. Well, holding the hand of a child, or holding an infant in your arms can dispose of any stress that you may be feeling and bring you back to a state of psychological and physical wellbeing.
Some people are particularly benefited by touch. Consider elderly people living on their own or in an institution - touch delights them, and makes them feel part of humanity. With no one from their own families to see and interact with on a daily basis, these older people are so glad when they feel the touch of a friendly hand, since all they get to feel nowadays is the occasional clinical or functional touch from a nurse or helper.
The sense of touch can not only relax, but heal as well.
When a person whose job entails a lot of work at a computer is rubbed gently on the back or neck, it is instantly soothing. Stress eases away at once at that massaging touch.
Suppose you are arguing with someone in the family when your child suddenly gives you a hug or even just touches you lightly. It's hard to carry on the argument after that because it's difficult to sustain your annoyance when you have just been lovingly touched.
People who have pets also experience the relaxing effects of touch when they pat and hold their animals. When you get home after a rotten day, being greeted by a delighted dog is a mood lifter in itself. You start to unwind immediately.
It is undeniable that humans need the physical pleasure of a touch. It doesn't matter whether you're being hugged by your wife, son, brother or buddy, a hug or any affectionate touch will instantly make you feel better and look at the world with brighter eyes. Even hugging yourself makes you feel good, more relaxed and calm.
When children are taken for a visit to a petting zoo for the first time, they thrive upon touching the different animals. The textures of the different animals are new to them and they chuckle with joy.
The art of touching can relax, heal, soothe, and comfort. It can be sensual, sexual, and even allow individuals who have low self-esteem to open up and discuss their feelings.
It is the touch of a child that can make a grumpy old man smile; it is the touch of a friend that can create a comfort zone in which one is relaxed enough to share feelings; it is a mother's touch that can relax a crying child into a peaceful state of slumber.
About the Author:
Kim Archer writes about women's wellness. She is publisher of The Internet Spa, where you'll find up-to-date information to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
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