PRIMAL
she said, "try to imagine yourself as a wolf."
"Try to picture yourself with paws and fur."
I cringed. "That's not a happy picture."
She groaned.
"This is ridiculous," I said exasperatedly.
"I cannot believe I'm doing this. It's so primitive! I feel like Bruce Banner about to turn into the Hulk!"
She wasn't amused.
"Do you want to do this, or not?"
"Fine," I muttered. "But, I don't appreciate the sass."
We restarted the deep breathing and relaxing process again. As I took my second breath, I felt it.