I find Andrea Olsen’s perspective on touch really fascinating because she expands it beyond just a physical interaction. For her, touch is also an emotional sensation, one that can trigger memories and feelings from the past. This idea resonates with me, as I realized that touch isn’t just about texture—it’s about the memories and emotions it can stir up.
I tried doing the exercise from Day 10 and touched a tree. For me, the experience was a bit uncomfortable; the surface of the tree felt rough, even painful. But that sensation actually triggered a vivid memory from my childhood. I remembered playing ‘seek and find’ with my brother in the park when I was about 10. During one of our games, I ended up crashing into a tree. That memory, which I hadn’t thought about in years, came flooding back as I touched the tree. It reminded me that touch really can reach beyond the surface, connecting us to moments, places, and even emotions that we may not consciously recall.
This exercise made me realize that touch is powerful in its ability to bring back memories and emotions. It’s not just a physical sensation—it’s an access point to our personal histories and feelings. It’s fascinating to think how something as simple as touching a tree can bring us back to moments that shape who we are.
It’s amazing how something as simple as touch can open the door to memories we may have forgotten!
