July 2023 Still Point

Submitted by: ICOM

Author: Anthony Guidotti, OMS-II

Title: Conveying the connection that can be made through the power of touch

In the realm of stillness, where words fall away,
Lies a language unspoken, where touch holds sway.
With hands as our vessels, we traverse unseen,
A dance of connection, where souls intervene.

In palpation's embrace, we bridge the divide,
Channeling wisdom from those past and beside.
Through fingertips guided, we seek to restore,
The legacy of healing, from those gone before.

In each tender contact, a story unfolds,
The body's whispered secrets, waiting to be told.
A universal language felt deep within,
Transcending barriers, where connections begin.

For in each gentle press, a message conveyed,
Reassurance, presence, and trust are portrayed.
The power of touch, a medicine profound,
Within our hands, hope is bound.

In the sanctuary of touch, faith is renewed,
An exchange of energy, an embrace imbued.
With every palpation, a bond is formed,
A testament to humanity, in which we're transformed.

Let us honor the power of touch divine,
In stillness and presence, where connections align.
For in the realm of palpation, we find,
The strength of the human spirit, intricately intertwined.