When was the last time you felt something?

I feel fear and guilt just about all of the time.

OK, when was the last time you felt something other than fear and guilt?

Hmmmmmm

Would you like more time to answer?

I’m not sure if that would help much.

OK. Why don’t we sit with this feeling for a few minutes?

You mean sit with this non-feeling?

Yes, let’s sit with this and maybe a feeling will emerge.

So far nothing is happening.

Just be patient. We’re not in any rush.

I feel tired.

That’s a start.

Now I’m suddenly sneezy. Does that count as a feeling?

That’s more of a sensation than a feeling. But it’s good that you notice.

I feel this thud of emptiness.

This is good.

Really?

Yes.

Do we have to keep going?

Yes.

Now my tiredness has become a wave of fatigue. Is this a good thing?

Yes, it means something is percolating.

Would you mind if I took a nap?

If that’s what you need …

I really do.

We can try this again after your nap.

OK. But I think we’re going to have the same result.

Possibly. But you never know.

OK.