Bettina, thanks for the perspective on the physical aspect of the hands, so infinately wonderous!
Here is what came from my hands:
I know I have many healing energies in my hands and not just the obvious ones – hand on a person’s back when they need encouragement or understanding, hands on a sore muscle or strain, just touching, – rubbing a sore spot, patting someone on the back, both for literal encouragement and a push forward… cupping a persons face with hands to show adoration and acceptance – all things “hands on” can be healing.
For me, as a “Food is medicine” cook and chef, the hands that handle food, prepare food, stir the pot, weed and tend the garden – all healing with the love and attention. Picking up the food to examine it or eat it, imparting the love and gratitude for the food, just by touching and handling it..