That Void

Filling the Void

Nature has provided us with all of the tools we need to cure many ailments that plague humanity. The state of the mind has just as much, if not more, to do with preventing & curing both physical & mental disorders as the physical state of the body does. A balance is required, however, if the mind is not right, the body will never be. Unfortunately, western medicine focuses solely on curative medicine rather than preventative medicine and targets the physical to a much greater degree than the mental. I'm sure big pharma has much to do with this. Anyways, on to filling that lonely void that I encounter daily.

Medicative Meditation 

Meditation is my medication. Whenever feelings of loneliness arise I simply look within and ask myself why I am feeling this way. Sometimes I have an answer and sometimes I do not. Regardless, I begin focusing on my breathing. This clears my mind and lo and behold the feelings of loneliness vanish. Even if for moments at a time, they vanish. Over time, those moments began to get longer and longer until I could sit for 10, 20 minutes at a time simply focusing on my breathing and allowing those unwanted feelings of loneliness float on by like a cloud in the sky. 

The brain is a spontaneous electrical storm of thoughts, emotions, sensations etc. and teaching it how to take control of these processes is the key to taking control of how you think & feel, thus changing your experience of reality. Allowing these processes to happen, not getting frustrated as to why they are happening, letting them float on by and going back to focusing on the breath, will allow you to gain control of your mind instead of it controlling you. Afterwards, the void feels as though it has been filled and I have a sense of well-being, knowing that I am there for myself and that I am never alone. I practice everyday, even if for only 10-20 minutes a day and it makes all the difference in the world! 

I hope this has helped direct those who may be having similar experiences. You are the universe, the universe is you. You aren't alone!