To begin to understand the meaning of a pain

or other physical symptom, imagine having a dialogue

with the affected body part, or with the sensation

that is screaming for your attention.

 

(1) Ask what it is needing from  you and what

purpose it is trying to serve for you.

 

(2) Listen patiently for an answer to present itself

to your mind.

 

(3) Take whatever first occurs to you, even if it

seems not to  make sense at the moment.

 

(4) Write down the answer for further processing.

 

(5) Thank the body part or sensation for communicating

with you at this time.