The Void

The void can be a period within one’s life that helps them transition from an old identity into a new one but I believe the void can also present itself as smaller moments within a persons day.  A profound space of emptiness or stillness that has the ability to transform your life, if you are bold enough to sit in it, without filling this space with noise and distractions to actively avoid the uncomfortable truths that can show up during these times.

A time within your life and/or a feeling inside one’s self that allows you to feel what you have been suppressing and shoving down inside yourself.  Or a space to allow you to confront those thoughts that you have been shirking and loudly ignoring, perhaps your whole life.

Many will demonise the void.  Many find the emptiness, the vastness and the space to be so horrifying so they will fill their whole lives tv, social media, people, work, alcohol etc just so they don’t have to confront one tiny moment of emptiness.  It is obviously much easier to live within your comfort zone but are you truly living? Or are you just numbing? The void is where true transformation and evolution blossoms.

Where one can look honestly and fully into the face of their true emotions and thoughts and feel these fully.  Most times the things we avoid are the things that cause the most negativity and hurt in our lives.  It is no coincidence that the thoughts and feeling that come up within the void are also the things that will transform your life in a profoundly positive way.

How are you ever going to change a habit or better yourself if you cannot look at the things that trigger your worst traits, patterns and behaviours.

You actively avoid these thoughts and emotions for a reason.  These things can be deeply painful to look at, to face, but on the other side of this bravery is peace, contentment and a lightness to your spirit.  Facing these things can make all the hard moments feel like they were more than worth it, and you a more grounded, well rounded human.

So next time you are in a moment of space, of nothingness, embrace it! Face whatever comes up with a curiosity, but don’t attach to it.  Look at it subjectively, from a birds eye view.

When feelings come up, feel those feelings!!! Let the emotions take you where they need, don’t judge it and don’t hold it in.  It takes 90 seconds to feel your emotions but when suppressed our emotions stay within our bodies causing problems. This is where pain and disease develop within us. If you have a trusted person, talk about whatever comes up within you, acknowledgment of things previously suppressed can be healing in itself.

So don’t be afraid to be in the void, be courageous and embrace these moments because they have the potential to revolutionise your life.