A Daily Big Wet Kiss...

A Big Wet Kiss...?

Essential to life! Now some of you might think I am talking about some sultry, sexy smacker laid on you by a lover. In fact, this wet one can be obtained by almost anyone or anything. Here is what I mean. If you have a pet in your life a smile is coming to your face. Now, dogs have an uncanny way of laying one on you right when you need it the most. For all the dog people out there, you know what I mean! For the more feline adjusted types, you too can recieve that kiss...but you are really going to have to earn it!

I also am a proponent of the gummy, slobbery wet kiss of an infant just learning how to kiss. These are funny and sloppy and wonderful and always bring a smile to my lips. In effect what I am asking you to incorporate into your day is affection. The world can be a lonely place. Because we are so afraid of what others might think, we hold back affection and deny ourselves the affection of others. It does not have to be a night in the sack with a stranger. That is not what I am suggesting. No, simple physical connections with others are good for us!

For example, I have experimented heavily with the notion that helping an elderly person by holding their hand, or placing a hand on a shoulder will cause the person to calm down and relax. A smile in addition to the hand will make the situation natural and comfortable for you both. Smiling at a baby that you see-don't be weird about it, but actually try to connect-and you will receive incredible results! The baby will pay attention to you, and give back in the most affectionate way. Try this. Also connect with the parent by the way and you will have another enriching experience to hold in your memory.

Why is affection so important to the body mind and spirit? Because we are social beings built to be affectionate. Our hands are soft, our bodies are soft-have you ever rested your head on a really ample, full chest? Heaven. No wonder babies fall asleep so quickly on me! It feels good. We derive our comfort from one another by connecting on all three levels, body, mind and spirit, but the most important for trust is the physical (body) level.

Touch someone today in a loving, healthy way, and see if you feel better. If you can get that DAILY BIG WET KISS my friend, get it. It is just plain good for you!