I confess, two weeks in the Void did me good. I know myself better now, and oddly, this knowledge feels universal. The meta-dilemmas of individuals, groups, and societies are fractally alike.
This thought brings peace and freedom. No need to frantically fix the world, save someone (against his will), or run risky social experiments.
Better yet, you don’t need to mend, build, or improve yourself. Are you a shattered window, a dull pencil, a rusty lock? Your soul isn’t a machine, and you’re not its creator.
So where do anxiety, envy, gloom, irritation, fear, anger come from? A false belief: there’s a Black Hole inside you. Lack. Emptiness.
“If only I had…”
“Alas, I’ll never…”
“Where can I find…”
“Why did I end up in…”
“Once I achieve, then…”
“No matter how hard I try, I can’t…”
“First, I must do X, and only then…”
Here’s the bitter irony: it’s the exact opposite. The Void bursts with ideas, possibilities, meanings long held back. No hole—just a horn of plenty. Take as much as you can carry.
Sounds wild? I get it. The shift from lack to abundance is a sharp turn. You can’t just think it—you must feel it in your bones. The question is, how?
I’ve found no scientific papers, only faint hunches:
After chasing countless lures, you tire of seeking answers outside.
You begin to suspect the gold is in the mud—not the shop window.
Others help you find in yourself what shouldn’t be there.
I’ll share more as I dig deeper. For now, I’m tempted to dance with the Void another two weeks. She’s wildly generous when you give her your full attention.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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