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Empty

A universal word & the various meanings

By Goosey Q.Published 4 years ago 3 min read
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I am waking up to see empty places. Empty stores & empty cars. As if stuck in a movie with no way to change the channel. I walk along with the sounds of air with no interruptions and a feeling of awe. As if to be meditating while in motion. Less and less are visible, and more of the same is contextual. Trees sway and leave change while the seasons move naturally.



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Unknowingly separated from the world; the routine stays the same. Life goes on while the world moves in rapid haste. Waking up, cleaning, eating, and maintaining a form of existence becomes the layout for survival. Adjusting to the "new normal" is surprisingly reasonable. Over the years, the world grows while adapting to change. Like the land, nature conforms to new compounds that forces change. Even though some parts of life die out, most of the ecosystem pushes through creating what becomes new.



Like nature, adaptation and evolution continue to move forward. The blank space that is allows for reconnection. A self recollection if you will. Stepping outside of oneself to understand what has been going on gives perspective and realism. Sometimes it takes looking at the map and layouts of yourself to see what's there—seeing what is missing while using what is there to sculpt anew.


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Like plants, we need water to grow and exposure to light and air to form, thus molding into our being. Self-preservation gives the idea to stockpiling and hibernation. Bears and some birds do this to prepare for the winter solstice. Gathering necessities to make for the long term provides peace of mind to not only go through the extended period but to focus on other aspects of life.



Rationing out food goes back to The Flintstones days. Practicing the phrase, "less is more." Stretching out their resources and treating each item as if it is scarce regardless if its fact or fiction. They were relying on communal survival while relaying realistic values. Collective survival does not solely relate to physical contact but the practice of trade of goods. Whether its using currency (in any form) to purchase products or to guide a delivery personally to the dropoff point to prevent eye to eye contact, maximizing provisions have existed throughout history.



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When an event occurs, triggers are developed thus resulting in post tramatic stress. These occurences reflect on the reality of uncontrolled circumstances. In the animal kingdom, wolves travel in packs in order to overcome larger pray. Alone a wolf uses unknown knowledge to determine their level of success when contronted with a prey.

Using the fight or flight method, wolves either call out to the pack for help or flee because they are unable to conquor the prey. Despite all of this when a wolf challenges the prey and loses that event is implanted to where the dependency of the pack is necessary for victory.
Relying on our instincts prevents doubt & confusion. Like plants they grow without hesitation because it naturally happens. Through experience & exposure, life uses our history to make choices that are automated for survival like the “fight or flight” response.

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Empty spaces leaves room for imagination. Seeing the empty gives thought to change & wonderment. With the growth (and decline) of the ecosystem of society, projections of instinctual growth & enlightenment take into effect. Like everything in life, the world resets itself to blend in the new and create balance. By falling back in to what's real & what can be controlled, it becomes paramount to the future of success. As a whole, the moments in history are tools for victory during community & mutual understanding.


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Goosey Q.

A Portfolio of Written Pieces from Poetry & Reviews, to Positive Affirmations & Mental Health. This page is to Inform, Educate, & Inspire people to take a positive outlook on life while relating to struggles that we have or haven’t faced.

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