#Emptiness

Finding Power and Possibility in Empty Space

Laozi’s image is disarmingly simple: thirty solid spokes converge on a hub whose value lies in its emptiness. The cart moves not because of the wood alone, but because of the open space that allows an axle to turn.

Emptiness as the Inexhaustible Source of Being

At the outset, Laozi declares a puzzle: “The Dao is empty; when used, it is never filled,” suggesting a capacity that is void yet inexhaustible (Daodejing, ch. 4).

Emptiness: The Source of Creative Possibility

Bruce Lee’s statement, 'Emptiness is the cradle of form,' introduces an apparent contradiction. At first glance, emptiness implies absence, while form suggests presence.

Embracing Emptiness: Where Possibility Takes Root

Jiddu Krishnamurti’s statement invites us to reconsider emptiness not as a void of lack, but as a profound space of potential. In Eastern philosophy, particularly in Buddhist traditions, emptiness (śūnyatā) is celebrated...

Emptiness as the Wellspring of Creative Potential

Thich Nhat Hanh’s perspective reframes emptiness, often mistaken for mere void or lack, as something far richer and more generative. Rather than symbolizing nihilism or a state devoid of meaning, emptiness is portrayed a...

The Emptiness of Boredom and Lack of Inspiration – T.F. Hodge

The quote draws a parallel between boredom and a lack of inspiration, suggesting they evoke similar feelings of emptiness.

Sometimes It Is Better to Be Unhappy Than to Have Nothing at All - Victor Hugo

This quote suggests that experiencing emotions, even negative ones like unhappiness, is preferable to feeling empty or indifferent. Having something to feel, even if it's sorrow, is part of a meaningful life.