The Potential of Emptiness

We fill the void with our unlimited projections, which emerge from the meanderings of psyche, nourished by shadow, and shaped by personal complexes. The impact of these projections is incalculable, and our first line of defense is to block access to the void or emptiness. Accepting the presence of emptiness means emptiness symbolizes something. Understanding and giving emptiness the place of a symbol is a paradox that has intrigued people for centuries. The author provides an overview of Eastern and Western notions of nothingness and emptiness.