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The Fullness to My Emptiness

Cooper Bell

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I have always felt a sense of emptiness inside me. A void that I could never quite fill. I tried to fill it with material possessions, relationships, and achievements, but nothing seemed to work. The emptiness would always return, gnawing at me, reminding me that something was missing.

I began to search for answers. I read books, attended workshops, and talked to wise people. I tried meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. But still, the emptiness persisted.

One day, I was talking to a friend about my struggles. She told me that she had once felt the same way, but that she had found something that had changed her life. She told me about a book called "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.

I was intrigued, so I bought the book and started reading. As I read, I began to understand that the emptiness I felt was not a sign that there was something wrong with me, but rather a sign that I was not living in the present moment. I was always looking to the past or the future, and I was missing out on the beauty and wonder of the present moment.

I started to practice being more present in my life. I paid attention to my breath, my body, and my surroundings. I noticed the small things that I had always taken for granted, like the feeling of the sun on my skin or the sound of the birds singing.

As I became more present, I began to feel a sense of peace and contentment that I had never felt before. The emptiness started to disappear, and I began to feel full and complete.

I realized that the fullness that I had been searching for all my life was already within me. It was the fullness of the present moment. It was the fullness of being alive.

Here are some of the things I learned on my journey to fullness:

The present moment is the only moment that exists. The past is gone and the future has not yet come. All we have is the present moment.
When we focus on the present moment, we are free from the worries of the past and the anxieties of the future. We can simply be present with what is happening right now.
The present moment is full of beauty and wonder. If we take the time to pay attention, we can see the beauty in everything around us.
We are all connected to each other and to the world around us. When we live in the present moment, we can feel this connection and experience a sense of belonging.
Life is a gift. Every moment is precious. When we live in the present moment, we can appreciate the gift of life more fully.

If you are feeling a sense of emptiness in your life, I encourage you to start practicing presence. Pay attention to your breath, your body, and your surroundings. Notice the small things that you have always taken for granted. And be grateful for the gift of life.

The fullness that you are searching for is already within you. It is the fullness of the present moment. It is the fullness of being alive.