Why do I feel so empty, bored, unfulfilled, like something is missing...
Feeling Empty and Unfulfilled
The speaker expresses feelings of emptiness, boredom, and a sense that something is missing in their life. They try to fill this void with temporary distractions but find themselves addicted and wanting more.
Why do I feel so empty?
- The speaker describes feeling bored, unfulfilled, and like something is missing.
- They compare the feeling to a giant, bottomless hole inside them.
- They attempt to fill this void with various distractions but find that they only provide temporary relief.
Blaming oneself
- The speaker wonders if they are the problem and believes they need to be bigger, better, smarter, funnier, and better looking.
- They build up an external persona that they don't even know or like while beating themselves down internally.
Chasing external achievements
- The speaker believes that achieving the perfect job, life, and material possessions will fill the void.
- They work tirelessly towards these goals but often face disappointment when things don't turn out as expected.
- Even when they achieve success and acquire everything they thought would make them happy, they still feel something is missing.
Accepting the Void
After experiencing frustration and bitterness from their search for fulfillment, the speaker contemplates accepting the emptiness rather than trying to solve it. They acknowledge that externally perceived success does not necessarily equate to inner satisfaction.
Settling for distractions
- The speaker resigns themselves to stringing together enough distractions and stimulations to keep moderately satisfied until death.
- They express a willingness to go back to this state of distraction rather than continuing their search for fulfillment.
Hidden struggles
- Despite appearing successful on the outside with a perfect facade, the speaker feels alone on the inside.
- Pleasure, wealth, success, and admiration are not enough to fill the void because they are limited and finite.
The infinite solution
- The speaker concludes that only the infinite can fill the infinite hole within them.
- They pose a question about what this infinite solution could be.