I am someone who gets paid to touch others. And now, I don’t.
Although I love what I do for a living and acknowledge the gift my therapeutic touch is to others, I don’t think I fully recognized how important that touch was to me. Until now.
I’ve been sequestered at home for three weeks and for the most part, have been fine with it. By nature, I am an introvert and can easily entertain myself. However, I have always been able to connect with friends when I please. Not now.
I have a beautiful home with a screened-in porch that I spend lots of time in these days. I walk or bike my neighborhood most mornings. I cook a lot. Sleep long hours. Read. Meditate every morning. Tackle items on my long-overdue To-Do list. Listen to inspiring and educational podcasts. Engage a lot in virtual happy hours, virtual coffee klatsches, Facetime and individual chats on the phone, so I’m not really social distancing; I’m physically distancing.
What I am missing though is touch.
I live alone. I realized about a week ago that I was missing touching others and being touched by others. And, as I explored that more, I realized that what I was really missing was the energy of others. After all, I don’t always touch my friends when we get together. But, we sit near one another, and smile and talk and laugh and sometimes cry together. Our energy bodies are touching. I see now that what I am really missing is that connection. Our energy.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself nor am I depressed. I am just recognizing something that is true for me, right now. I know I can and will be/am fine because I know there is an end to it. The more I – we – adhere to staying home, leaving only when absolutely necessary, the sooner this will all be over. I look forward to seeing and touching my clients again, and to greeting my close friends with a big smile and long hug while we wait for seats at a bustling, loud and crowded restaurant!
Thanks Karen, this is a well crafted and spot on post. You’ve expressed what many are feeling now and some perhaps could not really put into words.
I enjoyed reading your post.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, KP.
Very well said Karen! Thank you for putting what I’m feeling into words. I like my own company but I thoroughly enjoy energy connection with others through the medium of touch!
Spot on Karen. Touch is as vital to humans , as is breathing air. I had to leave a lot of clients behind in June, when I moved to AZ. Now, I had to leave the few clients with whom I have begun to establish a working relationship. I miss being able to provide all of them with therapeutic touch. But, hopefully soon, we will be able to get back to work!
The healing power of touch is essential in assisting the body in the healing process. According to many documented studies, it is noted that “touch” is a vital life force. To touch is being able to connect mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. This is a missing healing tool so badly needed in fighting the coronavirus and getting through this pandemic crisis.
I know our clients are really missing us. Touch is so important.