I am writing this as my future self talking to my younger self referring to the feeling of emptiness in ourselves. You can mould it according to your experiences and situation.
1. You are not the only one
You will be relieved to know that you are not the only one feeling this way. People put up a personna to hide their weaknesses and true self. They get better at this over time as they get older and more experienced, but it doesn't mean that they do not feel the same way inside.
2. Panicking to fill up the void
When we were born, we did not feel this void. All of a sudden, we feel it -> there must be something wrong with me. I should not feel this way. I need someone or something to fill it up.
All of us start with our glasses full in the morning. The reason we feel empty is not the absence of water in the glass, but our excessive and unproductive usage of it. Our subconscious mind is using up this water in worries, built up emotions and stress.
How do we keep the glass full at the end of the day? By carefully observing it. Imagine walking with a glass of water in the palm of your hands and avoid unnecessary spillage as walk through your day. Observing troubling thoughts and giving them time is how to silence them, not be pushing them away.
3. The notion of being productive
It is hard to be productive when your mind is not at ease. It is hard to feel good about your productivity when you don't see short term results. The importance here lies in giving thought and time to some major goals you have for yourself in your life. But know that you can only achieve this if your mind is at ease.
Imagine babysitting a small child. He is crying and you have a house full of chores to do. Would you continue doing the dishes and let the child cry? The same way, it is important to give a few minutes to the crying mind each day to keep it at peace before you push yourself with your daily tasks.
4. Not being held down by your current situation and your comfort zone
Always keep a check on how much baggage you have. When you go for a hike, you don't fill up your bag pack things as you climb because you know it will just make it harder to go on. Emotional spending leads to collection of baggage, and although it gives us short term relief, it makes it harder to move forward.
Keep smiling!
1. You are not the only one
You will be relieved to know that you are not the only one feeling this way. People put up a personna to hide their weaknesses and true self. They get better at this over time as they get older and more experienced, but it doesn't mean that they do not feel the same way inside.
2. Panicking to fill up the void
When we were born, we did not feel this void. All of a sudden, we feel it -> there must be something wrong with me. I should not feel this way. I need someone or something to fill it up.
All of us start with our glasses full in the morning. The reason we feel empty is not the absence of water in the glass, but our excessive and unproductive usage of it. Our subconscious mind is using up this water in worries, built up emotions and stress.
How do we keep the glass full at the end of the day? By carefully observing it. Imagine walking with a glass of water in the palm of your hands and avoid unnecessary spillage as walk through your day. Observing troubling thoughts and giving them time is how to silence them, not be pushing them away.
3. The notion of being productive
It is hard to be productive when your mind is not at ease. It is hard to feel good about your productivity when you don't see short term results. The importance here lies in giving thought and time to some major goals you have for yourself in your life. But know that you can only achieve this if your mind is at ease.
Imagine babysitting a small child. He is crying and you have a house full of chores to do. Would you continue doing the dishes and let the child cry? The same way, it is important to give a few minutes to the crying mind each day to keep it at peace before you push yourself with your daily tasks.
4. Not being held down by your current situation and your comfort zone
Always keep a check on how much baggage you have. When you go for a hike, you don't fill up your bag pack things as you climb because you know it will just make it harder to go on. Emotional spending leads to collection of baggage, and although it gives us short term relief, it makes it harder to move forward.
Keep smiling!
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