Touch can relax your nervous system

Did you know that just a slight intentional touch on your shoulder or back can help you get connected with yourself. Being more present in your body? We all love hugs right? Well, most of us! A fully "present" hug is worth a million bucks.

That is why we are attracted to people that actually touch us when having a verbal conversation. It can go hand in hand with what you are saying and people really FEEL that.

Julie and I were in a slight rear-ender one night a few years back. We got out of the car to meet up with the guy who rear ended us. He so upset with his actions, he apologized profusely. Julie and I could see that his nervous system was frantic, we both felt bad for him. Then Julie reached out and slightly squeezed his forearm as if to say "it's ok"...he visually calmed down. She combined that touch with "it's ok, are you alright?" She left her hand on his arm for 15 seconds or so and it was a kind touch. No harm was done to the car. One could feel the energy shift and my guess is that he released the trauma a little quicker as he drove off after we finished our interaction with him.

Guess what? He sent us flowers the next day, thanking us for being so understanding.

We felt as if our interaction with him was healing for all of us. I still remember seeing Julie's touch and reaching out to him and observing what his automatic bodily response was.

Reach out and touch someone...it makes a difference in their lives. Touch is healing.