Intimacy of holding hands

Holding Hands — it is an intimate act that conveys a sense of belongingness. Holding hands is something which many of us do, without even thinking about it. While writing about my thoughts on ‘holding hands’, the research says , “ Regardless [of the reasons why we do it], the thought to take away is, hand-holding ultimately brings comfort, warmth, pain release and friendship to those who feel equally empathetic or compassionate,” and I do not even disagree.

Intimacy during pandemic — tamedwildflower on Instagram

I personally find a lot of comfort in holding hands of my loved ones. If I go through the anxiety, the calmness which holding hands provide is unbeatable. It allows me to be comfortable, and yet can experience the touch of other.

Did you know? “Elephants walking along the trails are holding hands by holding trails.” — Lenore. M link. It reminds me we are all creatures where we want to be loved and beloved. I think this is what matters the most in the choatic world of ours.

Few of the moments where I find holding hands really sweet and adorable :

/ Holding a baby comes with lots of warmth, and love. The way they hold my finger, I feel like they are trying to grasp the sense of world. It feels like they have entrusted me to be with them no matter what. It’s amazing how being so small, they are able to send the right message to all of us. One can feel the innocence and the trust they have on you.

"I cried a little bit, trying not to make a scene but I was completely overwhelmed with love for her, and joy and peace." - A parent said

/ No wonder in some part of our lives, we might have gushed it our friends , ‘We held hands today!’. Even in the movies when two distinct individuals entwines fingers into each other, all of sudden there is a sudden burst of music in the background. Do remember the first time you hold the hand of your loved ones? We usually do not forget that feeling.

/ I saw a sweet couple on the flight while coming from Hyderabad. A couple was walking slowly and sweetly. An elder couple, despite being together for more than 4 decades, were holding hand of each other. I personally don’t know what it signifies, but I feel it is this — ‘ I’m here for you. Do not be afraid’. It was such an overwhelming feeling. Story of an everlasting love which we usually get to see in movies.

Genuine connection comes with an ease :)

"Seeing old people holding hands is a simple expression of long lasting affection that fills our hearts with hope. They show us a future world exists of tied-together hearts and long lives lived with someone we love." - A Author

Hands entwined together until their death, this is the incredible story of an elderly couple whose love for each other was on display until the day they died. A true story, and I’m shocked by it.

What, does it really happen? If it does, I hope we recieve the similar kind of love.

/ A mom is strolling the in the super market to buy daily groceris. After a while, she bends a little, and helds her hand out to her daughter. It’s a universal language — ‘Hold my hand’. Her daughter come forward grining like a baby, and holded her mumma’s hand. Both walk out of the supermarket sweetly.

"You will never have a better opportunity in this lifetime to hold the hand of someone you love."

/ Recenlty one of my friend beautifully portrayed the story of how families say goodbye to each other with a hope to see each other. How a loved one while holding hand starts walking away, and still not letting the hand go away. It’s beautiful in so many ways, that we try to hold each other until the last touch of ours. When the final call happen, gradually and hesistantly we let go of their hand and clenched the last finger to say the emotion, which our words aren’t able to convey. Goodbyes are most beautiful yet hurtful thing.

“A great amount of compassion is communicated in the simple act of taking someone’s hand and holding on tightly." -  Richelle E. GoodRich

/ I’m super grateful to all my friends who have hold my tightly in the seasons of pain and grief. While walking on the road, my friend immediately hold the hand while crossing the road, and giving an assurance of ‘ I’m here for you. Do not be afraid.’ Holding hands is a promise to one another, that, for just a moment, the two of us don’t have to face the world alone.

“Nothing in this world compares to the comfort and security of having someone just hold your hand.” - Richelle E. GoodRich

/ On a Sunday evening, I’m super anxious for my Monday. My friend causally comes beside me with a cup of chai and hand me over my cup. Friend, ‘ Hey, you okay’. I respond, ‘ not really, had a tough day’. She handed me a cup of chai, and patted my hand for the reassurance. In this little moment, I felt safe. I felt validated.

so much of what we can’t see, but we can hear.

Tell me in the comments what do you feel about it?