No one desires to be empty. Everyone and everything in this world seeks to be filled or to fill others. The driving force behind life is the desire to avoid emptiness. Today, everyone aims to be on top. They may not know the path to get there, but their wish to reach the peak remains strong. Dreaming of the summit isn't wrong; the issue is that we aren't starting from the valleys. The real problem is our reluctance to be empty. Those who are more fulfilled often try to fill others, while those who are emptier eagerly seek even the smallest drop from them. But what about the quality of what we are receiving? How beneficial is it really? Constantly being full can be harmful; sometimes, we need to be empty too. Rivers have existed for thousands of years because they know when to dry up and when to fill themselves with water. Clouds eagerly gather vapor from lakes, and lakes, in turn, yearn for water from the clouds. Both understand each other's importance. They know when to be empty and when to overflow. They wait for their time and then act.
Nature constantly teaches us to wait for our moment, and when it's meant to be, the spotlight will be on us. But we don't like to wait. As soon as someone approaches emptiness, they seek help to fill themselves up again. That's where we make a mistake. Have the courage to remain empty until your time comes. That period of emptiness will become a dot that connects with other dots to form your complete picture. Sometimes, your emptiness can be the reason for your fullness. The falling of a flower or a leaf leads to the birth of another. Their emptiness in autumn is the reason for their flourishing in spring. When something is moving downward, don't think it's approaching its end. In reality, it's preparing itself for the next peak. So, include both ups and downs in your journey instead of moving in a straight line. A steady path may bring success, but it won't allow you to experience the different shades of life. Aim to reach peaks through valleys. This approach will not only make you stronger but also give you the confidence to face challenges. Your life will be balanced if it experiences both highs and lows. Find your time to remain empty. Embrace reality. Have faith in yourself. Cherish the moments that make you stronger.
No matter the situation, it cannot be greater than your capacity to handle it. Think of yourself as a warrior. If you lose, it's okay; at least you will uncover the weaknesses of the situation. The next time, that same emptiness will help you become full. Don't be like a small stone crushed and eroded within the river. Be a stone that helps the river flow from the mountains. Don’t let circumstances dictate your path; instead, shape the circumstances around you. Be the foundation of your time, guiding it in the right direction. Learn to endure difficult situations, find your weaknesses during these times, and let that emptiness lead you to fullness. Never rely on others to fill you up. Be full on your own. Whenever there is emptiness, see it as a sign of impending fullness. Believe it! Try living in emptiness for once; it will lead you to fullness.
"The usefulness of the cup is its emptiness." - Bruce Lee
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