NOT TOUCH ME
Often times in our efforts to be caring and compassionate, we might
be tempted to shy away from
touching those who are ailing, for
selves, or for their loved ones who
are also trying to cope, it is often
difficult to fully express the impact
that this experience has.
Since touch is our universal language that can communicate
things that our words cannot, it becomes a great way to interact
with others during these difficult times.
fear of increasing their discomfort or pain. While the thought behind this is virtuous, the truth is that
many people actually crave these
expressions of
touch to help
soothe
their
pain and ease
their suffering.
The
journey
that
begins
with a cancer
diagnoses
is
often a painful and difficult
one to navigate. There is so much shock and
uncertainty, that then gives way to
a very painful acceptance of the
potential effects of this disease.
Whether for the patient them-
It is not uncommon for people to
find themselves at a loss for the
best ways to help those who are
affected by cancer. This being
said, one of the
greatest things
that each of us
does have the
capacity to do,
is to share the
gift of compassionate touch.
Since touch is
our
universal
language that
can communicate
things
that our words cannot, it becomes
a great way to interact with others
during these difficult times.
Bodywork practitioners have the