Psychologically, raising one’s arms could be an unconscious gesture of liberation . As if the person, in an impulse of acceptance, were surrendering to that passage, without fear.
For loved ones, this moment often becomes a relief:
That gesture reassured me. I felt that they were waiting for him, that he was leaving in peace.
Gestures that say the essential… without words
The caregivers who accompany these moments speak of a unique atmosphere : a peaceful silence, a clear gaze, sometimes a final smile.
These gestures, however discreet, remain etched in the memory of families. They offer, in the midst of grief, a form of profound comfort.
What if this gesture wasn’t just a reflex, but a way for the soul to say goodbye… gently?
