Thanks for your kind words, SS. They just made me tear up a bit. My heart is very full of sadness lately for the degree of solitude I've had through my life. I see how my fears of rejection and self-esteem problems are at the root, but they don't just go away. Valentine's Day isn't helping at all. I need to post on this. I know this thread isn't the place. Sorry. And sorry you're having sleep problems. I know how disruptive that can be. I hope it gets better for you. And Sherman! I don't know how I'll ever wean the little weasel off of chicken breast, steak and white rice. Boy, does he play me!!

Peaceplease, I've found some great meditative music on Youtube. Just do a search for "meditative music". There's a ton of it.

I sat this a.m. for about 20 minutes. I did a metta practice, since I was too restless for staying with breathing. It's hard to settle my mind these days. I guess peacefulness and concentration will come and go, like everything else.