"Using life experiences to inspire, encourage and educate others is why I write. I believe sharing our stories helps us to realize we're not alone; that others have struggled, hurt, failed and got back up and found their way. I hope my stories make you think, laugh and feel grateful. - Deana LandersFeatured Short Story
The Power of Touch
It is hard to go to sleep at night when you are angry with your spouse, especially if you are trying to stay on your side of the bed.
Recently, I had an idea for a column about touch–the importance of feeling human touch. Then, while I was having a massage to help relieve some taut muscles in my neck, the idea came to me.
I was lying on my stomach with my face resting downward in a doughnut hole pillow. My shoulders began to relax as skilled hands targeted the muscles running from my neck to my shoulders. The warm, soothing oil gently washed away tiny drops of stress with each stroke administered by the experienced therapist.
The relaxing instrumental music playing quietly in the background was a cue to let myself go and relax. I tried to make my mind go blank, but my thoughts went to all the people who spend days, weeks, and even months without ever feeling the touch of a human hand on their arm or shoulders.
I recalled an article where a woman talked about not having any human contact after her husband died. She said she would go to the beauty salon to get her hair washed to feel the physical contact with another pers...
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