To reach out is a universal action that offers love and caring. Let’s get out of our heads and into our hearts this holiday season! Our hands connect us to our hearts in so many ways.

Something as simple as grabbing a loved ones hand to hold can bring a joy that makes your heart skip a beat, and can bring a sense of safety for a child in this big new world. Blowing kisses, clapping our hands to show appreciation, or giving a thumbs up conveys a message of affirmation and healing. Our inner child comes to life when we create with our hands. Let’s go ahead and jump in and not be afraid to get a little dirty!

With our hands we can be the musician that brings sound therapy to a whole new level. Express those heartfelt emotions while playing the notes. Just feel! Prepare a delicious home cooked meal with our hands to bring warmth in our hearts and nourish our bodies.

Prayerful hands can quiet the activities of our physical bodies. Yoga and meditation often use hand postures and gestures to open and ground our hearts. Another powerful healing touch is massage and bodywork. Massage creates a blissful flow of energy to help us check in with our body and connect. Let’s open our hearts this season and give the gift of touch!