This is really what stream of consciousness writing is all about, isn’t it? Emptiness.
Every time I’ve thought about writing this post today (and in the end I almost forgot to do it–imagine that), the only thing that has come to me has been the Taoist philosophy on emptiness being useful. A room with no space in it isn’t livable. Take things out of it–make space–and the emptiness makes the room useful.
For a long time I’ve endeavored to, once in a while, empty my mind. The largely western idea of the purpose of meditation–to sit and think about something, or to meditate on something–is the opposite of the eastern philosophy. I meditate to empty my mind. To clear out all the thoughts and regrets and worries for the future–and stress. Because once my mind is empty, I can fill it up with new ideas, better solutions, and calmer thoughts.
So how is writing stream of consciousness about emptiness? It’s a form of meditation. It’s the act of emptying our minds onto the page.
All together now– WHOA!
This mind-blowing-out-the-cobwebs post is brought to you by Stream of Consciousness Saturday. Click the link and find all the post links in the comments! https://lindaghill.com/2018/05/18/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-19-18/
June 11, 2018 at 3:43 am
Indeed it is 😛 I enjoy the stream of consciousness prompts a lot! xx
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May 20, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Whoa! You know I’m all about space and clearing and good feng shui. That’s definitely why I write. Although when I meditate, it’s definitely to empty and then enjoy the space.
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May 20, 2018 at 10:43 am
I’ve never thought of SoCS that way, but I do enjoy the challenge and the excitement of seeing where my thoughts are going to flow. I was looking to see if there was an official name (to call you) of people who guide meditation. Apparently there isn’t, however, I found this:
Practitioners or teachers facilitating guided meditation often encourage participants to document their experience, most commonly in the form of a self-reflective journal or diary.
Sounds like Linda to me 🙂
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May 20, 2018 at 11:30 am
Ha! I guess it does. 🙂
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May 20, 2018 at 9:13 am
One two three four Can I have a little more
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May 20, 2018 at 9:25 am
That depends. More of what?
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May 20, 2018 at 2:55 am
Whoa indeed!
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May 20, 2018 at 8:38 am
Right?!? ❤
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May 20, 2018 at 9:02 am
Indeed!
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May 20, 2018 at 2:29 am
Very awesomely true!!!!
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May 20, 2018 at 8:37 am
It IS awesome!!!! 😀
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