Lostticket,

I’m sorry for your suffering, and understand how challenging heightened sensitivity can be, especially without equanimity. Consider that sometimes when we dive inside, cultivate awareness and concentration, our senses can become more attuned. If we don’t balance that with a kindness practice, we can end up feeling disconnected and “in a cocoon”. The phrase that comes to mind to describe this is “would you just shut up so we can have some peace?”

If we take some time to break apart the cocoon, peace is with us independently of the external. Consider watching Pema Chodron’s “awakening compassion” on YouTube, if interested. You’re right at the cusp of authentic tenderness, friend. Don’t give up.

With warmth,
Matt