September 15, 2021
I’m a people watcher. Partly because of my radio background. Mainly because of the writer inside. I take note of the infamous creatures of habit. I’m seeing a lot of individuals dealing with trying to fill up their emptiness. It’s very evident. Being played out right there in front of us every day. Is there such a thing as being addicted to filling what we’ve labeled emptiness? Your heart, your house, your relationships with family and friends. Research shows that the attempt to escape emptiness is what causes addiction. So the focus isn’t on the attraction or self prescribed healing but rather the source of emptiness. One study shows that activating curiosity and compassion are a great start for filling what feels empty. Learning new things. Challenging yourself to extend your imagination. Then showing those around you by way of being compassionate. The key word is activation. We can talk about curiosity and compassion all day but it requires daily activation. Making the move means creating flow. Let’s look deeper into this. What happens when curiosity becomes your perseverance? It’s the only thing you do. I live by way of windows. My Google calendar is flooded with commitment. What isn’t filled is a window of time that can become an event or reason to sit in front of a wall and stare at a painting. My emptiness is filled with work. I’ve always been that way. I pick up work because I’m curious about how things are made and or sold. So I apply for a job. I want to know how things work not only on the floor but behind the curtain. How do you fill your emptiness? We’ve all got it. Understanding it is the challenge. Feeding your need leads your feet in directions you may no longer control. Start at the source. Identify the emptiness then activate curiosity and compassion. Keep your path free of other addictions that are caused by the great escape from emptiness.