The Great Nothing

[LosAngelesVandweller]

How do you fight against the monolithic  "It?" The great nothing. I'm not a revoultionary by any means. I eat Subway sandwiches most every day. However....we all "feel" it. So how do we gain ground with respect and love...and still fight? I hate fighting. It's s paradox wrapped in a conundrum.

 

[Wabbit]

What is the great nothing for you? I can relate in my own way to most of what you wrote, but I do believe that most of us have an individualized experience. One that when discussed might seem we are all talking about the same thing, but after listening more and exploring anothers experience with them, we usually find great differences in our interpretations. If that babble makes any sense.

 

[LosAngelesVandweller]

Bryan...absolutely. Yeah, I guess most VanDwellers have it figured out. (Although I dont I admit) sorry for my vague questioning, brother

 

[LosAngelesVandweller]

As far as your question,"What is the great nothing," the definition above is the best I can describe. Again, apologies

 

[Wabbit]

...sorry for my vague questioning, brother...

No no, I didn't see it as a vague question, I was just being curious and was looking for abit more clarification about what it meant to you. I guess it was my attempt to find out just how deep down the rabbit hole you wanted any responses to be. So I will try again here and keep it abit light hearted.

I try to enjoy what I can in life, when things get to intense for me I do not beat myself up to bad for just burying my head from it all for awhile. I do what I can with what I can and again, don't beat myself up to bad if I get things wrong. I tell myself that I am not alone when at times it sometimes feels that way. I try very hard to keep in mind how much in life I got/get wrong and that others are allowed to learn or not learn in their own way. I try to appreciate life for what it is and try not to pretend to think that I know better about what life should actually be. I enjoy the twists and turns although many times I get caught up in trying to "fix" stuff. I deal with what I can. I keep on enjoying life as much as I can without forgetting that many are not able to enjoy life at all. Hopefully, that answers some of your question.

 

[cyndi]

There's no great nothing in my life.

There was, at one time. Clinically, it was labeled depression. I was, at one time, medicated for it, by doctors. After living the life of a zombie for years, I ran away from home and the doctors got clean of all their meds.

I remembered and returned to pursuing my dream of living full time on the road, again.

Most days, I can find meaning in just about anything. I am still struggling with mosquitoes and flies (I do understand maggots have a purpose, but why must they turn into flies?)

Seriously, exersize, sunlight and nature do it for me. Add the love of my friends, family and dog and my cup overflows.

 

[akrvbob]

By Embracing the Greater "Everything"
Bob

 

[flying kurbmaster]

which also includes the great nothing

 

[SoulRaven]

I've been in search of that "Great Nothing" my entire life, and so far it has eluded me. There never seems to be enough hours in a day to get everything done.

On the other side of the coin, I'd rather be busy than bored, so all is well.

 

[LosAngelesVandweller]

My post was cryptic. And maybe in a way defeatist. And that's not me. I'm definitely an optimist. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I truly want to make the world a better place...I despise suffering and it seems that's what the world feeds upon mostly. Sometimes it just seems so hopeless. I understand the ripple effect, that if you interact with every person in a positive way it helps. But fucking A sometimes I want to throw a boulder in the pond, make some big ass waves! Anyhow thanks for the lovely responses.

Embrace the greater everything! Good words