From Expansion to Contraction

Receiving a distressing email triggers a shift from a state of relaxed awareness to one of contraction and discomfort. Initially feeling expansive, the sudden attack perceived in the email causes a shift to a tightened, uncomfortable state where the mind is overwhelmed with self-centered thoughts and adrenaline. The experience highlights the contrast between a peaceful state of existence and the reactivity and self-identification that arises in moments of perceived threat or attack.