There he was, the man I’ve studied from for the past five years. I have poured over his books and practiced his skills, and there he was, Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing.
My heart was beating fast as I assessed the situation:
My colleague, myself — Levine and his wife.
Contained within four walls of a tiny elevator.
Levine — a foot across from me.
My thoughts colliding with each other, picking up momentum with each collision.
It’s Levine
Here’s my chance
It’s Levine
I can make contact
It’s Levine
Say something Angela
Nothing came out, but a sheepish grin as I stole a glance.
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