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[thewarningafter]

Something like. I've found it can help with the worst of the sleep deprivation.

[devoutish]

Can't say I want you hypnotizing me, mate. How would you do it?

[thewarningafter]

Yeah, I might learn all your embarrassing secrets.

[It's a joke, but....]

Couple ways. There's guided meditation, which is probably about what you're thinking of, me telling you things to visualize. Or I could just tell you how to do focused meditation on your own.

[devoutish]

And how does that work?

[thewarningafter]

You focus.

[He lets that hang for just a second to amuse himself, but then he'll clarify.]

Sit as comfortably as you can, shut your eyes, and focus on your breathing. Don't think about it, just experience it. Be fully present in the moment and let your mind go quiet.

[devoutish]

Mm.

Wouldn't work for me. Being present in the moment is the last thing I want.

[thewarningafter]

I did say you're not supposed to think about it. You're not supposed to be thinking about anything.

You could always focus on something other than your breathing. Like an image. Or a memory.

[devoutish]

Happy, peaceful--?

[thewarningafter]

Peaceful. Peaceful is good.

[devoutish]

It all comes out to sad in the end, mate.

[thewarningafter]

Okay.

[He says it like he's going to come up with another solution, but his voice catches on the word. He's useless. He's not a healer anymore, not a sorcerer, just some asshole handing out advice that doesn't do anyone any good while people die around him.]

Just -- just try. Please.