Holding Hands

Holding hands brings healing. It brings love, warmth and understanding. It brings togetherness and oneness.

The art of handholding is an important one. Holding hands with our children, our partners and our spouses provides security and the knowing that we are supported. How often do you hold hands with someone? Are you a hand holder yourself? Or do you wait for the other person to hold your hand?

The reason that handholding is so important is that without it, certain aspects of our being would not be happy. Yes, that’s correct, certain aspects of our being would not be happy. Touching hands and holding hands release hormones in your body that are conducive to happiness.

So, the next time you have the opportunity to take someone by the hand, remember that you are extending not only your hand, but also your energy, and that energy helps the other person achieve a higher state of wellness.