Today he came by my house for a proper catch up, and again his visit started and ended with a hug. He's a spiritual kind of guy, and we talked a lot about ''that kind of stuff''. In fact, we got onto the subject of touch, as he is a healer, but in particular where it fits when you're around people not well known to you.
I mentioned that although part of work takes me into "corporate world" it is not uncommon for me to hug the people I meet. He works in a trade, and says he often hugs his customers as he leaves his house.
Now this might sound kind of strange to the less tactile among us, but I reflected on the idea of touch further today and decided that it had become part of the way I do things - and how much I wish more people connected in this way. I understand that there are places, and times, and people where it's not appropriate - but for me, touch is an important way of communicating. And too many people are starved on safe, non-sexual touch.
I'll admit it. I love hugs. I love being enveloped by someone I feel safe with. I love being able to hug my friends. Touch is not my primary love language (more on that here) but it sure rates up there! (Cuddles are great too...but that's not what I'm talking about here.:))
In a busy world there is often little chance to even to stop and talk, let alone take the time to physically - and by association, spiritually or emotionally - connect with the people we come across. Imagine what a changed world we would live in if this were done differently.
Idealistic? Probably. A bit kooky? Possibly. Life-changing? Definitely.
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