Bringing a discussion from my comments to the main board:

How would applying the teachings of Jesus manifest themselves in 21st Century America?  What do we make of His sayings?  How do we apply that?  How do we live it?

What does this newfound awareness I have of the person of the Christ mean?  How does it manifest itself?

I have added to my prayer to love people more that I will not be afraid of the touch.  It goes something like this now: “Lord, help me to love people more and not be afraid to be touched by them.”

How do we live like Jesus?