Fill Your Void or Face Chaos

Make The Right Choice

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THE VOID

"Man would rather have the void for his purpose than to be void of purpose" - Friedrich Nietzsche

We all face it.

The inner hole that must be filled. The missing piece of the puzzle. Something that can’t be seen but that can be felt, the weight of which seems to grow heavier by the day.

The void.

The void may stem from unmet needs, unresolved traumas, or a lack of connection to one's true self. It's a subjective and deeply personal experience, making each individual's void unique.

Not a single thing drives us as much as filling the void. We will do anything, no matter how ridiculous, to fill this void. The alternative, the sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction, is too painful. Left alone, this void will impact all aspects of our lives. Relationships, careers, and our self-esteem.

We will join movements that we know nothing about just to belong.

We will enter careers that don’t reflect what we truly want in order to have something to do.

We will flood social media with our opinions, no matter if we are right or wrong. We must be heard.

We will lose ourselves in virtual worlds, killing time with entertainment.

We will drink until we can’t remember in an attempt to break free from the clutches of the void.

We will do everything in order to escape these feelings. Everything except the hard work required that could properly make us whole.

Self-discovery.

Introspection,

Intentional actions aimed at aligning our life with our own values and aspirations.

Values and aspirations defined by us.

To do so is to become a void walker, and ultimately, a void shaper. Failure to do so and one faces the chaos that results from an unmet need. Chaos that plays out in our lives.

“All sins are attempts to fill voids.”-Simone Weil

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BECOME A VOID SHAPER

"There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy."-Albert Ellis

To shape and fill our inner void, we must have the ability to dare. We must go forward, no matter the difficulties. We must understand our innate ability to shape and transform our inner void, turning it into a source of personal empowerment and growth. We must be proactive and intentional, or else the emptiness will eat us. A true YouTopian recognizes that the inner void is not a fixed state but rather a malleable aspect of one's psychological and emotional landscape.

“To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.”-Soren Kierkegaard

As a void shaper, you must take charge of your inner narrative and actively engage in the process of self-discovery. This involves mapping the vast and unknown territory within. Only through this discovery can you begin to understand the origins of your dissatisfaction, confronting the underlying fears, and embracing your personal vulnerabilities. This is unique to each and every one of us.

You must set and pursue meaningful goals that contribute to a sense of purpose and fulfillment. By crossing the void, you uncover hidden powers and in order to unlock these powers and truly grow as a person, you must leave your comfortable life behind.

This isn’t as simple as it sounds.

You must accept looking like a fool because you may not have the answers.

You must face defeat because you lack experience.

You must leave behind the familiar for the unknown.

This is how our inner treasure is discovered. An entire galaxy that can be uncovered and brought into the world. This galaxy will not only benefit you, but your peers, your community, and even your society.

In essence, being a void shaper is about taking an active and empowered stance in the face of inner emptiness.

This is the only way to resolve the void and avoid the emptiness and chaos of life.

You must cultivate your resilience.

You must change your mindset.

You must focus on yourself.

And you must possess the courage and the guts to do so.

The result is a fulfilling and purpose-driven life that will yield more rewards than any momentary attempt at filling the void.

Seek to become a void shaper and I promise you will be better off because of it.

“We become aware of the void as we fill it.”-Antonio Porchia

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