Feeling not quite empty?
Keep up the good work.
Why are we so afraid to feel empty?
If we’re afraid,
then we’re not empty.
Just afraid.
Can you imagine
how emptiness,
REAL emptiness,
might be the
most attractive
feeling in the world?
Emptiness is complete release.
And you’re almost there.
Just don’t be afraid.
Trail Wood,
1/27
The Enigma of Emptiness in Our Existence
Emptiness, often viewed with trepidation, holds a paradoxical allure in the grand whimsical cosmos of our emotions. This exploration delves into the nature of emptiness, its perceived void, and the transformative potential it harbors.
Fear and the Perception of Emptiness
The question arises, why do we fear emptiness? Perhaps it’s the uncertainty, the unknown that the concept of ‘nothingness’ brings. In our journey of existence, filled with constant stimulation and noise, the idea of emptiness can be unsettling. Yet, in fearing it, we acknowledge that we are not truly empty but filled with fear.
Emptiness as a State of Attraction
Imagine, if we may, the possibility that true emptiness could be the most attractive feeling. Emptiness here is not a void, but a state of complete release, a surrender to the vast expanse of the universe where all burdens, worries, and pretenses fall away.
The Allure of Complete Release
In this light, emptiness becomes a liberating force, a sanctuary of peace and tranquility. It’s an invitation to let go of the clutter of thoughts, emotions, and attachments that often weigh us down, offering a moment of pure, unburdened existence.
The Journey Toward Emptiness
The journey towards this state of emptiness is not about striving or effort. It’s a gentle process of letting go, of peeling away the layers of fear, expectation, and ego that cloud our true essence. It’s in this process that we approach the precipice of true emptiness.
Facing Fear to Embrace Emptiness
To embrace emptiness, one must confront and release fear. Fear distorts our perception of emptiness, painting it as a negative space, rather than recognizing it as a realm of potential and peace.
Summary
Emptiness, often misunderstood and feared, holds a profound allure in our emotional landscape. It represents a state of complete release, where we let go of fears, burdens, and attachments. The fear of emptiness reveals that we are not empty but filled with apprehension. True emptiness is an attractive feeling, offering liberation and peace. Our journey towards it involves releasing fear and embracing the peace and potential that lies in this state of being.
Glossarium
- Emotional Landscape: The complex spectrum of emotions and feelings that make up our inner world.
- Realm of Potential: A state where possibilities and opportunities are abundant, free from the constraints of fear and attachment.
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” – Rumi
A Poem on Embracing Emptiness
In the quiet of the soul, a whisper is heard,
Emptiness calls, without a word.
Why fear this space, this peaceful sea?
In emptiness, we’re truly free.
A release complete, in the void we find,
The burdens of life, left far behind.
Not a chasm of loss, but a canvas clear,
In the realm of emptiness, we draw near.
Fearing the empty, we fill with dread,
Yet in this space, our spirits are led.
To a world unburdened, a tranquil state,
Where fear dissolves, and peace awaits.
So let us journey, through fear’s thick fog,
To embrace emptiness, clear the clog.
In this realm of potential, in quiet, we see,
The beauty of emptiness, in it, we’re free.
We invite reflections on the concept of emptiness, the journey through fear to embrace it, and the peace and liberation found in this state of complete release.
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