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the beginning. The first session turned out as I suspected it would. Although he went easily into a medium level of trance, he was not communicative. His voice was mumbling and his grunting answers made it very diffi- cult to tell whether he was answering yes or no. This isa common problem and often happens when the subject is so relaxed. Their answers come slowly as though they are lazily talking in their sleep. They become very absorbed in what they are seeing but will volunteer no information unless directed to do so. I do not like to work this hard any more. I prefer afreer flow of communication, and this is one reason why I search for somnambulists. ing around in the desert. At one time he was searching for water and later when he awakened he said he could really feel the thirst, the hot, dry climate and the combined misery of those around him. This was quite typical ofa first regression. Itis very common to relive a simple, ordinary life as the subconscious explores this newexperience. Upon awakening he said that the impressions he received were quite vivid but he was so relaxed that it was areal effort to try to talk to me. He said he now knew what it was like to be old, because he really felt that way toward the end ofthe man's life-old and tired and dragged out. He was exhilarated by the experience and eagerly wanted to try itagain. I wish Icould say that I was enthusiastic also, but at the time I was not excited about working with him again. It was too difficult to get answers from him. Iprefer to work with people who are more spontaneous and talkative. But if someone wants to do this type of work I generally agree. I don't like to refuse anyone because I have no way of knowing what insight the individual may be getting out of the session. So Ireluctantly set up an appointment for the next week. Iassumed that after a few sessions his curiosity would be satisfied and Icould resume looking for more productive subjects. In my technique I use many different procedures and I try various ones until the subject finds one they are the most comfortable with. One method utilizes an elevator. When the subject feels they have arrived at the correct floor and the elevator door opens, they feel a desire to get offand explore whatever they see. This method was tried during the second session and proved to be Phil's favorite. We are still using it and it has turned into a very valuable tool in contact- 4. _. The Kepers of the Garden ; amiable and seemed at ease with me and the idea of hypnosis from PHIL RELIVED THE BORING AND UNEVENTFUL LIFE OF A MAN wander-