the cure for loneliness…

…know thyself.

practical application of visualization

example: toothache or ivy rash

pain and itching rise and fall in waves

some hours more intense some less

with each rise in pain or itch,

visualize a flower blooming matching the rise,

in as much detail as possible.

after two or three repetitions,

the pain / itch will begin the lessen.

repeat until there is no pain.

of course, it requires focus.

stopping will cause a gradual increase of pain/itch.

add a breathing technique and it may last longer.

there are likely more applications for this technique.