Apapachar: the hug that goes beyond the soul

They say that “snuggle” It is one of the most beautiful words that exist and even more so is the action it symbolizes, “caressing with the soul.” This beautiful word comes from the Nahuatl “apapachoa” and has already gone around the world.

It should be said that the term nahualt does not have this emotional meaning, but rather it has been taken in the process of Castilianization of the word. So, actually apapacho comes from papachoa, a verb used to refer to the actions of lovingly kneading, massaging or rubbing.

So through the derivations it has taken on that connotation we talked about, that of “caressing with the soul” and giving rise to emotional nakedness.

A cuddle is more than just a hug linked to a beautiful moment, rather it designates a complicity, an emotional encounter, something that goes beyond a mere affectionate contact. Now, perhaps for some of us, caressing with the soul has this meaning, but others may give more or less intensity to its definition.

Caress with the soul, fill ourselves with emotions

We can seduce each other through words and caresses beyond skin-to-skin contact, traditional senses, sentimental rebirth and the reaction of our emotions. There is a lot written about feelings but, at the end of the day, each person has to think, feel and validate their own.

We are emotional beings who think through the language of emotions and, therefore, we know that Both hugging and making others feel our affection is one of the best gifts we can give.

Because feeling caressed with the soul is feeling the union of our emotions. Problems disappear by the second, anguish is enveloped by love and for moments we link our constellations with those of the other.

Apapachar provides a dazzling peace, because there is nothing that makes us feel better than knowing we are loved, valued and supported.

The chemical dance of our emotions

What we metaphorically call “the union of two souls” It becomes a chemical dance at the brain level. Our emotions combine subtly in the form of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and norepinephrine.

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With the hugs through which we bond we ignite endless emotional constellations that enhance our well-being and help us regain control, putting at our disposal a rudder and an anchor that undoubtedly sustains us in life.

Because at the end of the day, a large part of our socio-emotional development depends on that caressing. It is advisable, therefore, to anchor ourselves to these experiences, improve our consciousness and give love.

The most intimate encounter between two people is not sexual, it is emotional nudity.

The most intimate encounter between two people is not sexual, it is emotional nakedness. This exchange can only occur when fear is overcome and we manage to make ourselves known to the other as we are, without anesthesia or concealment.

We can seduce and be seduced through our emotions; However, we tend to neglect this facet and undermine our ability to connect or feel through self and heteroknowledge. Because a pampering begins with ourselves, with our ability to embrace ourselves, to use our emotions to continue growing, learning and evolving along with our experiences.

Definitely, cuddling is laying bare our fears, our insecurities and our emotional truth. It is breaking our fears and delivering warmth and home through hugs. All this, without a doubt, deserved such a beautiful word.