The 5 traditional
recognized methods of perception or sense are:
SOUND...SIGHT...TOUCH...SMELL...TASTE
TOUCH
The Sense of Touch is spread
through the whole body. Nerve Endings in
the skin and in other parts of the body send information to the brain. There are four finds of Touch sensations that
can be identified:
cold, heat, contact and
pain. Hair on the skin increases
sensitivity and can act as an early warning system for the body. The fingertips have a greater concentration
of nerve endings. People who are blind
can use their Sense of Touch to read Braille ~ a kind of writing that uses a
series of bumps to represent different letters of the alphabets. The skin is the largest organ in the body and
contains the most nerve endings.
(Revalue your hands!)
TOUCH, coming
before Sight and Speech
is the first
language and the last...and it always tells the truth.
(Sheena Guys)
From my research, I
determined that TOUCH can be defined
as being: Physical...Emotional...or
Educational.
Baby's Hand
No one can deny that the birth of
a baby is an unprecedented miracle! This
joyous event far surpasses the 9-month creation and the extreme pain suffered
during labour-hours. When that first
baby cry is heard by Mommy, Daddy and medical staff, “the world stands still”
to salute this arrival. Baby is cuddled,
is hungry to be fed and demands constant eternal love! When Babe's tiny hand grasps your finger,
it's magical. This union is forever
bonded and no one can separate this bonding!
The Sense of Touch is a life-long connection within the family!
Holding a baby's
hand is an incredible feeling.
It's almost as if
you were touched by an angel.
Though we have
never known how angels act,
They must be
somewhat close to little kids.
(Author Unknown)
I.O.D.E.
When College Years were completed
and all dues paid for tuition, books, rental accommodation, meal expenses,
transportation fees, my next goal was Teachers' College in Hamilton. Working part-time jobs in Toronto to cover my
costs, I was suddenly thrust into a “stalemate state” wondering how to finance
my studies for this one further year.
Returning home to Brantford, a business woman from the church I attended
offered me a job at Spalding's Sport Company.
This was only a summer job and I surely intended to begin Teachers'
College in September! My father called
me one day at work to inform me of a letter from the I.O.D.E. “What was that about?” I questioned.
Tentatively, opening the envelope, I was touched emotionally and wrought
with joyous tears! The Imperial Order of
the Daughters of the Empire had awarded me a cheque for “Continued Studies”; a
sufficient amount to well pay my Teachers' College expenses for the coming
year! This presentation, given out of
generosity and kindness, was a Touch I have long remembered. Someone was
looking after me!. (Based in Canada, the
I.O.D.E. is a Women's charitable organization.
It usually provides scholarships, bursaries, book prizes and awards as
well as pursing educational projects in various communities across the nation.
Charles de Lind
wrote:
I want to touch
the heart of the world
and make it smile.
The Four Corners
In late October/early November,
2001, I drove my son's Honda Odyssey from Los Gatos, California to Hamilton,
Ontario for a necessitated Emission Test.
What a scenic tour I had ~ travelling the top route of Yosemite National
Park to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon in Utah. Most spectacular was a sunrise view of the
Grand Canyon's North Rim and in late afternoon the well-touristed South Rim. My
next destination was “The Four Corners”...consisting of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. The borders of these four states Touch! (Have a look at a U.S. map.) Most of this region belongs to Native
American nations..the largest of which is the Navajo, followed by Hopi,
Ute and Zuni tribal reserves and other nations.
A fascinating place to visit,
state flags surround this distinguished plaza and one can (as I did) place each
of your two hands and two feet in the displayed “four corners of the states”
and have a photo taken! Native arts,
crafts and foods were available to peruse and/or purchase.
Canada's Four Corners: Yes, we have them too! My son discovered our Four Corners from a map
observation; however, this destination is not approachable...too much
wilderness! But it's a great suggestion
for someone to develop. Situated similarly to the American's Four Corners
are: North West Territories, Nunavut,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Sometimes when we
Touch,
The honesty's too
much;
And I have to
close my eyes and hide.
I want to hold you
til I die
Til we both break
down and cry.
I wanna hold you
Till the fear in
me subsides.
(The foregoing lyrics
form the second verse
of this rendering by
Dan Hill.)
Watch for my next
posting on Senses...SMELL
Merle
Baird-Kerr...written June 25, 2014
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