An Empty Existence

Some of have made the decision to live an empty existence. This choice can be made consciously or unconsciously, which is why we self-medicate with alcohol, drugs, food, or tobacco. These things make us feel good temporarily, that's why we continue the cycle. We're looking for the solution on the outside when it's really on the inside. We've been programmed to seek the outer. We lack knowledge of self, so we end up trying to find ourselves in other people and base our value in material things. We're afraid of ourselves. We fear being authentic. We've been taught not to look at our inner selves because that's where the power comes from. When we look deep within ourselves we're able to get to roots of our issues that cause us pain. Depending on the external is easier, that's how we get caught up in it. Inner work is harder, but the results are much more rewarding. - Daniel's Daughter