In musical terminology the fermata (sometimes
called the bird’s eye) is a symbol for “hold”. It means this: when musicians come to a fermata in the music
they simply play/sing that note until the conductor gives directions to either
stop or proceed.
Have you ever had a moment in life when
you needed to place a fermata sign over your head? Maybe you’ve had a rough day, or week, or
series of stressors that simply would not stop.
In those moments, a simple, caring, compassionate human touch from a
trusted one could make all the difference in the world.
In other words, sometimes we just need to
be held.
There is nothing wrong with that. It is a basic human need, I think. It’s called by many names.
Significant touch
Compassion
Security
Comfort
Solace
A fermata can be a very good moment in
one’s life.
P Michael
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