I was recently reminded of the incredible story of the “rescuing hug” photo (above). To sum up the basics: Kyrie and Brielle Jackson were born on October 17, 1995 — 12 weeks ahead of their due date. Kyrie weighed only 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Brielle was even smaller and far more frail.
Good reminders. I started with a weighted blanket last week!
Something else to consider: magnesium!
Chronic stress apparently depletes it. Many take it to relax (think epsom salts).
I lived with high cortisol for at least 2 years and it was miserable. Turns out I also had a cellular mag deficiency.
I am still low in mag, but improvement is there.
One thing that the past 3 years have really messed with is human contact. We need to make a conscious effort to break through this. All those cranky people REALLY need it
This is brilliant. Have you ever come across Gary Sharpe's writing? He's done some valuable research on stress and chronic illness. https://garysharpe.substack.com/
Never heard of the babies, but what a story ! It is just normal, that contact is necessary for a healthy life. You see most animals snuggle too. Dogs and cats will cuddle and hug as well. Someone stated that every snuggle with your pet lengthens your life. Not sure how to measure that, but doesn't it feel good? And how about a gentle touch among friends? How good that can be! (((Mickey)))
It is so nice to see the story come around again in such a beautiful context and even a bonus photograph of the twins as adults. Someone I worked with when the story first came out sent me a copy of the new story. It moved me so much I printed it out and saved it in my keepsakes. Years later, as in 3 years ago I needed a job. I had been laid off from a job and having a difficult time finding one which I attributed to recruiters being able to calculate my age from the new style resumes. I put a profound call out to the universe asking for what I wanted. 3 weeks later the person that sent me the article on the rescuing hug contacted me about a job. I am still working there. I forgot about the news article. I was going through a box labeled meditation stuff looking for something specific and came across it several months after I started working there. This is such a beautiful article! Thank you for bringing so many things full circle.
Uplifting, as always, Mickey - thank you! I can personally attest to the benefits of a weighted blanket and, even better, cuddling something warm and furry. We have 7 dogs (don’t judge me!), so always have a willing participant close at hand.
Thanks for this. Back in the 70s, Ashley Montagu wrote a great book about this subject, titled appropriately "Touching: The Human Significance of Skin". Humans need touch; we're wired for it.
It just so happens that this morning I started editing a book about freebirth, which scathingly calls out the stupidity of the industrial birth complex. So this line feels especially nonsensical today: "As per hospital policy, they were placed in separate incubators to reduce the risk of infection."
Two twins who just came out of the same WOMB were immediately separated at birth to reduce the risk of infection? From what, the same womb juice or hospital air? 🙄
No less ridiculous than when we were all told to stop standing too close to each other in 2020 because the air had suddenly become dangerous. I never felt more chronically undertouched than that year.
Sorry to lead this comment with cynicism. My point is, it's important that you highlighted the literally life-saving power of touch. Many people have forgotten this instinctual wisdom, because the HypnoTV told them to forget.
Just beautiful. Simple and so powerful. Thanks, Mickey.
Good reminders. I started with a weighted blanket last week!
Something else to consider: magnesium!
Chronic stress apparently depletes it. Many take it to relax (think epsom salts).
I lived with high cortisol for at least 2 years and it was miserable. Turns out I also had a cellular mag deficiency.
I am still low in mag, but improvement is there.
One thing that the past 3 years have really messed with is human contact. We need to make a conscious effort to break through this. All those cranky people REALLY need it
This is brilliant. Have you ever come across Gary Sharpe's writing? He's done some valuable research on stress and chronic illness. https://garysharpe.substack.com/
Never heard of the babies, but what a story ! It is just normal, that contact is necessary for a healthy life. You see most animals snuggle too. Dogs and cats will cuddle and hug as well. Someone stated that every snuggle with your pet lengthens your life. Not sure how to measure that, but doesn't it feel good? And how about a gentle touch among friends? How good that can be! (((Mickey)))
Yep, hugs are great to put ourselves in a relaxed healing mode.
This substack goes more into that, he reversed his parkinson's!
https://garysharpe.substack.com/
Also, Irene Lyon is good on trauma, stress etc
https://youtube.com/@IreneLyon
It is so nice to see the story come around again in such a beautiful context and even a bonus photograph of the twins as adults. Someone I worked with when the story first came out sent me a copy of the new story. It moved me so much I printed it out and saved it in my keepsakes. Years later, as in 3 years ago I needed a job. I had been laid off from a job and having a difficult time finding one which I attributed to recruiters being able to calculate my age from the new style resumes. I put a profound call out to the universe asking for what I wanted. 3 weeks later the person that sent me the article on the rescuing hug contacted me about a job. I am still working there. I forgot about the news article. I was going through a box labeled meditation stuff looking for something specific and came across it several months after I started working there. This is such a beautiful article! Thank you for bringing so many things full circle.
Uplifting, as always, Mickey - thank you! I can personally attest to the benefits of a weighted blanket and, even better, cuddling something warm and furry. We have 7 dogs (don’t judge me!), so always have a willing participant close at hand.
Thanks for this. Back in the 70s, Ashley Montagu wrote a great book about this subject, titled appropriately "Touching: The Human Significance of Skin". Humans need touch; we're wired for it.
It just so happens that this morning I started editing a book about freebirth, which scathingly calls out the stupidity of the industrial birth complex. So this line feels especially nonsensical today: "As per hospital policy, they were placed in separate incubators to reduce the risk of infection."
Two twins who just came out of the same WOMB were immediately separated at birth to reduce the risk of infection? From what, the same womb juice or hospital air? 🙄
No less ridiculous than when we were all told to stop standing too close to each other in 2020 because the air had suddenly become dangerous. I never felt more chronically undertouched than that year.
Sorry to lead this comment with cynicism. My point is, it's important that you highlighted the literally life-saving power of touch. Many people have forgotten this instinctual wisdom, because the HypnoTV told them to forget.
In the same context, the heart is not a pump, it projects a radiant electromagnetic field which heals like a hug.
I’ve never given up hugging people, even when told I was supposed to. NOPE! 🤗
I'm surprised at how many animals liked to be petted.