[MORTARDUDE]

Inspiration:
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TO TOUCH SOMEONE
By: Joseph J. Mazzella

There are so many gifts that you can give to others in this world
that I can?t even begin to name them all. There are gifts of nature,
kindness, love, and joy. There are gifts of beauty, simplicity, good-
ness, and delight. There are gifts that come from the wallet and
gifts that come from the heart. One of the greatest gifts that you
can give to another I have found, though, is to simply touch them.

I can?t tell you the surge of joy that I feel in my heart each time
that one of my children gives me a hug. It is a heart raising,
mind uplifting, and soul inspiring experience. Getting a hug
sends the electricity of love straight to my heart and brightens
my day in every way. It doesn?t end with just hugs either. A
gentle kiss, a pat on the back, a touch of the hand all provide
love, joy, and delight as well. Even the simple act of petting
my dogs or cats can bring me peace, happiness, contentment,
and oneness with life that I can?t get on my own. The truth is
that we need to touch each other. It lets the souls we carry
in these bodies connect with each other in love and joy and
that is what we are here for.

Don?t be afraid to touch someone then. God in His wondrous
love didn?t just give us this skin to hold our bones and muscles
together. Hug someone you care about. Show them you love
them with a gentle squeeze, a pat on the back, or a touch of
the hand. If they are not there to touch physically then touch
them mentally, emotionally, or spiritually instead. A letter, a
card, or a call can still carry the love and joy within you and
touch the heart and soul of another. Just remember, though,
that God put us here to love each other, care for each other,
help each other, and to touch each other.