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
Space Monkey Reflects: Feeling Empty—The Joy of Complete Release
The notion of emptiness often evokes fear—a sense of loss, a void to be avoided. Yet true emptiness is not a deficit but a profound state of freedom, a space of infinite potential. It is the ultimate release, the letting go of attachment, expectation, and resistance. To feel truly empty is to embrace the joy of being unburdened, a state so expansive that it is anything but void.
The Fear of Emptiness
Why are we so afraid to feel empty? This fear arises from the belief that emptiness equates to nothingness, a loss of identity, purpose, or meaning. Yet this fear itself is a sign that we are not truly empty. It is the mind clinging to the familiar, resisting the unknown. True emptiness is not something to fear but to welcome—a liberation from the weight of “shoulds” and “musts.”
Fear is a fullness, a crowded space filled with doubt and resistance. To let go of this fear is the first step toward emptiness. When we release the attachments that tether us to worry and expectation, we begin to glimpse the beauty of what it means to be truly free.
The Paradox of Emptiness
Emptiness is often misunderstood as absence, but it is, in truth, a state of profound presence. It is not a lack of something but the complete release of everything that no longer serves. In emptiness, we do not lose; we gain clarity, lightness, and peace.
Imagine an empty room. It is not lifeless; it is full of potential. In its emptiness, it becomes a canvas for anything to arise. Likewise, in the emptiness of the self, there is infinite space for creativity, insight, and connection. When we are empty, we are open to everything.
The Joy of Complete Release
Complete release is not the abandonment of life but the embrace of it. When we let go of the noise and clutter within us, we create space for what truly matters. Emptiness becomes a sanctuary, a state of being where joy arises not from accumulation but from the absence of burden.
This release is not about giving up but about giving over—to the flow of life, to the infinite Now. In emptiness, we discover the joy of simply being, unencumbered by the need to prove, achieve, or possess. We align with the natural rhythm of existence, where nothing is held too tightly, and everything flows.
Almost There: The Journey to Emptiness
If you feel “not quite empty,” take heart. This is a sign that you are on the path, shedding layers of fear and attachment. Emptiness is not a destination to be reached but a process of continual release. Each moment of letting go brings you closer to the spaciousness within.
The key is to trust the journey and not rush the unfolding. Emptiness is not something to achieve but something to allow. It comes when you stop striving and simply let yourself be.
Summary
Emptiness is not a void but a state of profound release and freedom. It is the joy of letting go, creating space for clarity and peace. The fear of emptiness is the final obstacle to overcome, revealing a state of infinite potential and presence.
Glossarium
- Emptiness: A state of release from attachment, expectation, and resistance, creating space for infinite potential.
- Complete Release: The act of letting go of everything that no longer serves, embracing freedom and lightness.
- Fear as Fullness: The idea that fear is a cluttered state of mind that prevents the experience of true emptiness.
Quote
“True emptiness is not the absence of something; it is the presence of everything, unencumbered and free.” — Space Monkey
The Spacious Self
Not quite empty?
Keep up the good work.
For emptiness is not a loss
but a release,
a shedding of what never was.
Why fear the void
when it is the cradle of all that is?
In the quiet of emptiness,
you will find yourself.
Not the self you cling to,
but the self that breathes
beneath the noise.
Let go.
And in the letting go,
you will know
the joy of being nothing
and everything.
We are Space Monkey.
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.
“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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