Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema

 

An article about India’s caste system told a story of a house servant. She cooked, cleaned, and helped to raise the children for decades.  The servant was not allowed to touch any of the children, as she belongs to the untouchable caste. Toddlers frequently fall or bump into things.  The child responds with a panic cry that instantly goes away when the adult brings the toddler into their arms with a hug.  In a few moments, the child had enough and is back playing.  How terrified it must be, for the little ones, in a moment like this, not to be rescued by the adult and assured that all is well?

Three kisses on the face and a hug, is how Brazilians greet each other; in many social encounters, among regulars or complete strangers.  Physical contact is a normal part of Brazilian culture.

Texting and video chatting is replacing face to face interactions, meetings, and family gatherings.  Kids respond with a nod without taking their eyes off their phones.  Men and women use texting to hook up, break up, cheat, and have sex.  ‘The Scrolling Down God’ we keep in our pockets can cash our paychecks, pay our bills, buy our food, send flowers to our mothers, tell us when to go to bed, and when to get up to do it all over again.

Social media gatherings, is not social nor a gathering.  Human physical interaction is part of what makes us civilized. It feels better to share happy moments with hugs, than with our own physical space.  In moments of despair, a face to face conversation as well as a physical presence can provide immense comfort.

 

Baker’s hands full of flour knead the dough,

Gardener’s hands full of dirt dig holes,

Humans’ hands release support or share triumphs

 

Physical expressions are PRICELESS, and repeatedly depicted in powerful images, reminding us of our daily lives and historical moments.

 

 

This article is part of the Rewind Series 

 

 

“I will not make you dependent on me.  My approach is to find alternative options under a circumstance and open new doors into a resolution of old problems. Clear the docket so you can see things from other angles as you absorb other possibilities. In time, after you had conquered your needs, you will be able to replace what does not work, accept what you cannot change, and accomplish what you want.”

Life Coach Carioca Da Gema

 

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