Story of Healing Touch by Sheila Brown of RejuvaTouch Massage
"Anointed Hugs"

by Sheila Brown
(Texas, USA)

It is in my spirit to reach out, hold and love those that are emotionally, spiritually injured.

I offer my personal experience as a massage therapist, as well as being on a prayer team at my church. I have experienced many people who are not accustomed to being touched in a safe way, and thus have developed an aversion to touch. Many times I ask, may I hug you? Often they are shocked but will nod.

Upon hugging them I hold tight, and often they immediately try to draw away. I hold tighter when I feel that the Lord is telling me to... and a miracle happens. They hold me in return, CLING to me in some cases, and begin to weep. I never pull away first. I cannot tell you how many minutes I have stood holding someone. I pray to the Lord to just let me relax and hold them as long as they need me to.

I consider it such a high calling, to have "anointed hugs" as many have told me. Countless people have told me this, people who are in no way connected to one another. Thus I have come to know that this is a calling on my life. I count it as JOY!

I attended a retreat recently and the power of touch was so evident in that place. So many women of all different ages with a need for being held in a safe place with those they trust. Yes, there is power!


Sheila Brown, LMT
www.rejuvatouch.com


NOTE FROM BARBARA HELYNN: Hugs to you Sheila and thank you for sharing your story. I too have experienced the power of hugs to heal at very deep levels. May we all be blessed with hugs!