A Cure for Emptiness

Surprisingly, many in the modern medical and psychological establishment have accepted that emptiness is a normal part of many people's lives. In most cases, no solutions are offered other then costly therapy and/or medication to deal with psychological trauma. As a former victim of clinical depression, this author has witnessed first hand the medical process in treating it. Prescription medication and counseling are the primary steps taken to address this issue and more natural techniques are neither offered initially nor explored as an option to wean you off the medication during the recovery period. Logically, in order to discover a natural cure for various forms of emptiness, including depression, it becomes necessary to look beyond the traditional avenues of personal aid and explore the truth in a way that nature intended.
There was a time when we were innocent. As a child, there was a sense of wonder in the most simple of experiences. In our innocence we were rich - even though our pockets may have been empty. Our perceptions were fresh and unspoiled, even if they were unappreciated by our parents or other adults. As we aged, other priorities came to head and the age of adventure dissolved into memory for most, in many cases to be replaced by the stress and anxieties of modern day living.

This dawn of our life was when our minds soared with possibilities and our spirits were less dampened by the everyday. Casting aside the imperfections of the past, this time of youth was when we were more in touch with the inward spark of nature - a spark of exuberance that can be rekindled yet again; this time into flame.
So what is the solution then? To understand the cure for emptiness, it is necessary to root out the cause. To put it bluntly, our attention has been focused on the outside, to the unfortunate neglect of the inside. When we were young, our youthful energies were in such abundance to appear almost invincible that we didn't need to pay much heed to its expenditure. As we grew older, the energy that we held within was released and, over time, our inner stores were diminished and we felt less motivated to accomplish our personal goals. The television is a great example of an energy drain; most everyone can acknowledge that after watching television for a spell, one experiences a lack of energy. This is a verifiable example of an outward focus. This kind of an outward focus for years can leave one feeling quite empty, unmotivated and even depressed.

It is interesting to note that emptiness does not appear to be a characteristic of any living thing in nature - other then humanity. Likewise, humanity appears to be the only life form on Earth that does not live closely with the natural environment. We live mainly in a society dominated by artificial distractions bombarding us from every angle - TV, music, billboards, internet, computer entertainment, telephone solicitors, etc. When we do not replenish our inward resources, this outward artificiality can easily become a challenge to our individual uniqueness. It is no wonder why many people do not appear to think much for themselves and instead dress like others, eat like others, and socialize like others in the never ending quest to be accepted. Instead of being like individuals, many of us are critically regarded as being like sheep.
A good first step is to get in touch with nature. When our lives become complicated, peace becomes a mirage. By focusing on the simple pleasures that nature offers us, we allow ourselves to unwind and deny artificiality the opportunity to disturb us. The effortless self-nurturing joy of basking in the radiant warmth of the sun can be savored like the priceless treasure that it is. Clouds may obstruct it temporarily, but still it shines, free for all to enjoy.
Thankfully, nature has provided us not only with a beautiful environment in which to live, we were equally blessed with certain internal potentials of the human spirit that we can all access to realise our dreams. As the success of the fast food industry can testify, we like to have our desires quickly achieved. The fastest and surest way we can bring an abundance of more peace, love and satisfaction is to take immediate action. For, as all action must have a certain reaction, when we apply our inherent abilities, we can be assured of the results that we most want out of life.

The positive steps that we can make to renew our lives can start by first having the confidence that the initial ingredients for success are there. Sometimes the negative and limiting beliefs surrounding us have been built up over years, so these barriers may take some time to tear down. By setting aside a few minutes to as much as thirty minutes or more, the positive technique of dynamic depth meditation can be practised. Numerous benefits have been experienced including peace, a renewed sense of youth, healing, an inner blossoming of love, and more.

An important key to successful results is in the approach. There are many forms of meditation being promoted in the world, unfortunately not all forms of meditation are created equal. If the approach to meditation is passive, one will most likely achieve passive or negligible results. If the approach is from the belief that all or most of the power is on the outside, then this negative affirmation can create a disempowered outcome. Astoundingly, when the meditation incorporates idealistic qualities and positiveness, the outcome is also idealistic and positive. When one places their focus on abundance free from desire, emptiness dissipates.
Inspiration can occur in a flash of spontaneity; lasting results are cultivated over time. Having a positive and accepting inward focus is the sculptor's chisel that slowly chips away the unwanted in the process of revealing your mastery within.
Satisfaction can then become a fact of life and your presence is magnetised to abundance, attracting goodness from all directions.