Sensational Touch

Every touch and every movement is an opportunity to feel, to learn. Place your hand on your belly, and feel it’s warmth. The sensations are felt in your hand, and in your belly at the same time. Begin to paint a color across your belly, notice the soft places, the harder ribs, the hips. Take a pause. Notice that your hands are attached to your arms, shoulders and neck. As you move your hands, your upper body softens as well.

Pausing once more, notice the weight of your elbows, your hands, the full contact, your breath. This is a self-care moment.

You hands are receiving information, and so is your belly. One message is: I am here, you can relax. Stop trying and feel. There is nothing to do, but enjoy the sensation and presence of touch.