There is a reason why numbness comes to visit us after we are hurt. Perhaps numbness does not signify a “lack” of feeling, just as deserts do not lack for life. Numbness is a compelling stage of wisdom on its own, and it offers an expansiveness that prepares us for the abundance of our feelings. Numbness does not have to be a blockage, especially if we honor its impermanence by not attempting to shorten or prolong it.
