Nervous System Reset: Day 4

I know. It’s late. My apologies. I was tending to some family stuff . . .

Scarlett Grace, our teacher today, led us through a session where she introduced “self-soothing touch”. Touch can be an important and very personal human experience. Scarlett tells us that touch is one of the ways we teach the body that it’s safe. It takes us outside of our brains and into our bodies. Instead of thinking our way out of stress, touch gives our bodies comfort, therefore calming us down. Then the nervous system can relay the message to the brain that everything is ok and that it’s safe to relax.

It was interesting, though I’m not really sure it’s my cup of tea. I’m not a tapper. Occasionally I’ll lay a hand on my belly or on my heart, but that’s about it and typically because it’s part of the guided lesson I’m listening to. Usually my hands are kind of folded in my lap or my index finger and thumb are touching, forming a circle. That’s about all I need to feel grounded and centered. But if this is a technique that you enjoyed and would actually use, then by all means go for it.

I hope that you had a great day and that you get lots of rest tonight.

Namaste.

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