We want approval, even more, a blessing. Whether it's a child seeking reassurance, a senior citizen in a nursing home aching for forgiveness, or a teen desiring acceptance, we crave a blessing, a sign of a relationship that runs deep and true. I am one of those people, too. It is chocolate for my soul. Blessings involve meaningful touch.
Blessings are physical manifestations of love.
It is not by mistake that our sacramental system involves significant touch. While not all touch is a blessing, all blessings involve touch. Touch is the most basic form of conveying human emotion. Consider the husband wife massage. Touch is a symbol of commitment.