bonus episode: on emptiness

Coming Up For Air

In this conversation, Emma LaBarbera explores the concept of emptiness and its significance in her life. She describes emptiness as a feeling of space where nothing is wrong, but nothing is right. Emptiness is not an absence of feeling, but rather a state of being with a lot of empty space. Emma invites listeners to share their experiences with emptiness, acknowledging that it can be difficult to describe and understand. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature and being present to fill the emptiness with light and presence. Emma also highlights the significance of the winter season as a time for letting go and preparing for receptivity.

Takeaways

• Emptiness is a feeling of space where nothing is wrong, but nothing is right.
• Emptiness is not an absence of feeling, but rather a state of being with a lot of empty space.
• Connecting with nature and being present can help fill the emptiness with light and presence.
• The winter season is a time for letting go and preparing for receptivity.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Emptiness

01:06

Emptiness as a Feeling of Space

03:03

The Difficulty of Describing Emptiness

04:27

Emptiness in Buddhist Tradition

05:01

Being with Emptiness and Presence

06:38

Connecting with Nature to Experience Emptiness

08:00

Emptiness as a Call for Clarity and Freedom

09:31

Filling Emptiness with Light and Presence

11:42

Embracing the Winter Season and Letting Go

13:18

Emptiness as a Release and Opening

14:21

Preparing for Receptivity and Deepening Self

15:19

Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Share Experiences

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