Skin holds us together. IT keeps the blood inside. Without it, we die. A lot of monsters are human. There are people who accept what's in front of them unquestioningly. The live in the dark. In defeat. Ignoring what the future might bring or how they might help to make things happen. Then there are people like me. They too live in the dark, in times like these, but dream of the light. I trust in the possibilities of betterness.
I believe there is more to life than this. I have to. There's no other choices for me. It was easier that way. The numbness hadn't left him; if anything it was spreading. When he looked at the pictures, there was no emotion, even though he knew there should be. He should be sad. But he wasn't. He felt nothing. The drinking didn't help. But this book changed my mind. I absolutely love it.
This mystery is a toughie! Suits my opinion on this book : finished it half an hour ago and it lefts me totally confused…i rly want to know how it goes on — now! And I agree with you, i guess the nothing is daniel — between switch mode good and bad daniel…something like this I read the book and it was awesome!!
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Menu Skip to content. Kristia S. When looking online and listening to others explain emptiness, it is often linked to various mental illnesses such as BPD Borderline Personality Disorder , Schizophrenia, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety disorders, and of course depression.
So what are the origins of emptiness? Why does this inner desolation haunt you? I have often explored this topic in-depth privately because it is one of the major issues I have and still struggle with. When it comes to exploring what is really causing your emptiness, be careful. When you dig deep enough, going to the core of each of these issues, you will find some common themes. Soul loss means being disconnected from your soul.
All of us have experienced soul loss to some extent. Soul loss is caused, and reinforced, by trauma, abuse, childhood conditioning, materialism , and ego-centered living.
Soul loss is a modern epidemic of epic proportions. What are you destined to create or do? What does your heart crave to express? How can you experience self-fulfillment? When you experience soul loss … who the hell knows! We are all brainwashed and conditioned to act in certain ways.
Since childhood, we are pressured to conform and fit into nice little boxes by our parents, teachers, and society at large. Because few of us were told to look inwards, we live most of our lives externally. We listen to what everyone tells us about who we should be and ignore who we really are. We try to fix our inner wounds by using external distractions.
Why is it that people who experience breakups, job loss, death, and illnesses suffer so greatly? Yes, loss of any kind is painful. But what is more painful is the feeling of emptiness left behind. If feeling empty is becoming an increasingly large problem for you, it could signify that you are starting to become more conscious. Your soul, locked away, is sick and tired of being ignored. It is trying to get your attention. Emptiness is the messenger. And although it may seem like a horrible thing to experience, it is actually a blessing in disguise my friend.
More on that soon. If emptiness is a constant companion with you, even on your spiritual journey , it could be because you are suppressing and repressing emotion.
Suppression is consciously shutting away your emotions. Repression is unconsciously shutting away your emotions i. If you grew up in an environment that demanded you to be stoic and punished any form of strong emotional expression, you probably struggle with this issue. The problem with suppressing and repressing emotions is that over time, they begin to build and stagnate within you. The more your emotions are dammed up inside, the more disconnected you feel from yourself.
The more disconnected you feel, the more you feel empty. In other words: you stop feeling your emotions. Life becomes dull and bland. Where you would otherwise feel joy, you feel mild enjoyment. Where you would otherwise feel anger, you feel mild annoyance.
Where you would otherwise feel sadness, you feel mild listlessness. If you want to read more about this issue, I recommend checking out our article on emotional numbness. But the cause for your emptiness might be totally different. Take a few moments to reflect on the causes of emptiness above. Which do you resonate with the most? Connecting with your soul is not a novel, wishy-washy, one-off experience. It is a serious practice.
It is a daily practice that one should commit to for life. You need to make an effort every day to introspect and turn inwards in order to reap the most benefits.
And when I mention the benefits, I mean everything ranging from the small and subtle, to the paradigm-shifting-mind-blowing-mystical-experiences. This website is full of suggestions on how to connect with your soul, but here is a great place to start. I recommend experimenting with various practices that you feel comfortable with at first.
This might range from mainstream spiritual practices to more esoteric methods. Plants such as psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, san pedro, and ayahuasca provide sacred gateways into the realm of soul and spirit. Start trying to find what will emotionally, mentally, and spiritually fulfill you. No one can hand it to you on a silver platter.
You have to explore what sets your soul on fire and makes your heart sing. Because no matter how vast the darkness is, how much it renders us blind and lost, even the tiniest glow proves strong enough to restore your vision, your sense of direction.
It shines and it burns. The more we deny that we have a dark side, the more power it has over us. Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.
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