A Touch Above The Rest

Edwin Hubbel Chapin once said, ~Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.~ You have to admit, the power of a touch whether its metaphorical, physical or emotional can make a big difference in a any person's life that it can personally affect you. For a simple touch can trigger the senses that it will have you reflect back to the who, what, where, when and sometimes why of that particular person and.or event in one's life. Let me ask you this question, who or what in your life has touched you in such a positive way that you will always have a smile on your face.

If you think about it, there is something special in a certain look that is given by or received from a potential and/or significant other, which can pull/touch the proverbial heartstrings. Essentially, its that nonverbal communication that can absolutely speak volumes to where you can actually see two hearts touching and connecting together. Yet, does that look stand the test of time 10, 20, 30, 50 years down the road? My answer is yes because even though my parents have had rough times the look is always there between them, which shows that the nonverbal communication of love continues to touch both of them even when they are angry at each other.

When it comes to the physical aspect of being touched, in a positive way of course, it’s like a greeting or goodbye that you feel good within your heart. For guys, a welcomed greeting such as a handshake can turn into a well choreographed routine of hand gestures and though it looks stupid it brings enjoyment, as well as, a sense of cohesiveness for a group of guys who made their own personal greeting for each other all their own, which nobody can take away from them. Women, on the other hand, are more affectionate and personal with their greetings and goodbyes to where hugs are shared and tears are shed as if they may not see each other again, which shows that there is a bond between women that totally confuses guys, but I digress.

Without a doubt, a person can be emotionally touched within one's own heart and soul. Music, considered chicken soup for the soul, can touch every emotional button by the lyrics being sung by a particular artist or group. It's the lyrics in a particular song that can convey how you feel now or back then that can bring out certain emotions such as anger, confusion, sorrow, bitterness, happiness, contentment, etc. Each and every one of us has a song growing up that when you hear it you smile as you flashback to your childhood. Personally speaking, the song Bear Necessities from The Jungle Book always brings a smile to my face to where I still find myself moving to the beat of the song and I will continue to do so long into my golden years.

In retrospect, the actions each of us take when it comes to our own heart will reverberate and hopefully touch someone who sees how truly special you are. For the question can be asked though, when it comes to one's own heart, has there been a guy/girl who truly looked within your heart, touched it to the point your heart smiles, and ultimately gave you a song within your heart that lasted a lifetime? For those of you who have never experienced being fully touched in your heart, you will someday meet or already have met that special someone who touches every part of your heart and you know what, in the end it's considered a touch above the rest.