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Just a couple of random thoughts here based on 40 years of living in and modifying a wood walled/ceiling studio. My own observations, may relate to your situation, may not.
1. When I first complete a change in the studio all the imperfections catch my eye and stick out to me. With time that diminishes greatly. Every time.
2. Possibly a vigorous application of wire brushing that roughs up the smooth areas and feathers into the rough areas will help. It will probably look even odder at first as it will uncover some unoxidized wood but given a little time it will all oxidize again and the rough texture will blend in.
3. Perfection (all sanded) is boring. Embrace the slightly odd textural variations.
4. At this point I wouldn't treat the wood with anything liquid as this will seal in the obvious differences. Let it age.
5. It is very possible that given NO attempt at rectifying this "problem" that after some aging the smoother areas will actually form their own subtle secondary pattern that will add to the overall textural effect of the ceiling. I kid you not.
As a further indication of how imperfections can actually become "textural", my room is built with merch grade redwood that is very inconsistent in thickness. I sweated the issue where the boards butt jointed together when I put it up but decided there really was nothing I could do about it. Those obvious joints just ended up adding a sub texture to the overall geometric lines that makes the wood have a more interesting appearance. It actually adds to the overall presentation. All quarter notes is boring, you gotta have some syncopation to make it more interesting!
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