Empty to me means no things, tasks, goals, striving, worries, or agenda, and simply being. Simply being is being empty. Life happens whether I am empty or not. Being empty I can more easily be aware of life, settle into it, be present in it, go with the flow, and enjoy it. I spent half an hour earlier tonight sitting outside in my back yard being at times in emptiness, being present, enjoying the fresh air, feeling the breeze, listening to the sound of the breeze through the trees, watching birds, looking at trees and flowers, watching leaves fall. Being in that emptiness helped me deepen my awareness of my being part of all that is happening, part of nature and life. What helps me cultivate emptiness is awareness of how enjoyable, relaxing, invigorating, and worthwhile it is.
On Oct 7, 2025 David Doane wrote :