What advice would you give me to stop the feeling of emptiness in my life?

By dissolving your ego.





Read the books of Eckhart Tolle to achieve this.





They will change your life, I promise.What advice would you give me to stop the feeling of emptiness in my life?
Have a child.What advice would you give me to stop the feeling of emptiness in my life?
During my late 30's and 40's I worked, finished college, raised a son alone, had good parents in another city, had a decent job. Had sisters and brothers I talked to on the phone and visited on occasion. I wasted most of that wonderful time in my life looking for someone to fill the 'void' of not having a husband. I felt empty and lonesome.





Now that I am much older and looking back on those times that were so full of everything one could want, I know that I wasted much of it because of the empty lonesome feeling.





My suggestion to you is to take what you have and be very very satisfied. Look around you every day knowing that you have everything especially in your younger days. Don't waste your life the way I did.
If your feeling empty do something to fill you up, try martial arts, or volunteer for big brothers big sisters (if you like kids), or volunteer at a animal shelter..
I'll answer your question by referring to what a friend of mine once told me when I was feeling the same as you are.


There are two things you can do about things in your life which you're not comfortable with.


1. Accept them if you understand that such things are beyond your control. this realization and subsequent acceptance will give you a peace of mind you would have never thought possible.


2. Do something to change them, if you know that the problems or parts of the problems are within your power to change. There is so much you can do and an entire world to do it. The emptiness in your life is only there because you're allowing it to stay. And learn to appreciate the small sweet things in life, without craving for great things to happen if it's not yet their time to do so.





Picture the following metaphor. Water, a jug, a balloon.


Some people are like jugs. when they're half filled with water (emotions, achievements), they will appear half empty, because it's visibly obvious that they want more to be full (fulfilled). when too much water is poured into them, it will just overflow.


Some people are like balloons filled with water. Even if the balloon is not being used to its utmost capacity, it will always appear full. If more water is poured into it, it will expand to hold in the extra water. People should be like balloons, feeling fulfilled with what they have at that particualr moment in time, and allowing space for when further fulfilment comes into their lives. Try to think in such terms, you might find yourself feeling less empty. At least, it worked with me.
i often feel emptiness in my life. i watch films and read books with happy endings, i look at friends and relatives lives which makes me believe they have more fun in their lives. i think it's best to think about not caring what these other people do or think, we're all part of the same storm and have to do it our own way, some folk fight their way into their life, others throw the line out into the ocean and wait for something to bite, just chill and find something you enjoy, a hobby maybe.
Get out and smile, even if you do not feel like smiling do it! Kill people with kindness, it comes back to you ten fold, truly doing for others is the best medicine. If your depressed see a doctor.
Life %26amp; relationships





A time comes in your life A time, a moment whatever???? comes in your life when you finally get it (REALLY). When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening. You realize that it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that he is not Prince Charming and you are not Cinderella and that in the real world there aren't always fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter). and that any guarantee of ';happily ever after'; must begin with you, and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance. You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect, and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are and its OK. (They are entitled to their own views and opinions.) And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself, and in the process a sense of newly found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop bitching and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that not everyone will always be there for you, and that it's not always about you. So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance. You stop judging and pointing fingers, and you begin to accept people as they are, and to over look their shortcomings and human frailties and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness. You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you, is a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look, how much you shouldn't weigh, what you should wear, where you should shop, what you should drive, how and where you should live, what you should do for a living, who you should sleep with, who you should marry, what you should expect of a marriage, the importance of having and raising children, or what you owe your parents. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing, and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with, and in the process you learn to go with your instincts. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility, and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry, and that martyrs get burned at the stake. Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving, and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelings onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable, or important because of the man or woman on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to control people, situations, and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love. and you learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms. Just to make you happy. And, you learn that 'alone' does not mean lonely. And you look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a perfect 10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you ';stack up.'; You also stop working so hard at putting feelings aside, smoothing things over, and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK. . . and that it is your right to want things that you want. and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands. You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity, and respect, and you will not settle for less. And you allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you, to glorify you with his or her touch. and in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect. And you learn that your body really is your temple. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water, and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear, so you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul, so you take more time to laugh and to play. You learn that, for the most part, in life you get what you believe you deserve. and that much of life is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for, and that wishing for something to happen is different from working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success, you need direction, discipline, and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and its OK to risk asking for help. You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time: FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears, because you know that whatever happens you can handle it, and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve, and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the ego. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy, and resentment must be understood and redirected, or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself. by yourself, and you try to make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can. It's all about timing.
What I would suggest is finding some way to volunteer in your community. Do you like animals? Volunteer with a local shelter. Children? Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Older people? Volunteer with a local nursing home or hospital. Get out there and do something. Fill up some of your time doing something worthwhile.
ever tryed a dating agency, many online! I never really felt complete until i had my children 2boys which keep me on my toes alright ,not saying to go have a baby but you definatlly doent feel empty with kiddies in your life. x
to feel that great emtyness that you describe you must also be full and bursting with somethings, like a heart so full of love to give away that it hurts, or you wouldn,t feel empty. or how about being full of hopes and dreams that one day you,ll find that witch makes you whole i wish you good luck
Stop and wonder what's all the emptiness for. Is it because there is not a special someone in your life? or you are not doing outdoor door stuff?





Simple!





Just drop all the stuff you've been doing. Take yourself out for a drink or better yet, go and watch a movie. After the movie, go somewhere where people your age hang out. After a while, you will start meeting people and trust me, just to have someone to talk to or relate to, it helps!





After you reach home, turn on the music loud enough so you cannot hear yourself and sing out and dance. Just release all the hard work you've been doing all along.





Therefore, just take a day!
A good meal will do the trick. No, seriously, sharing a meal with someone is a first step to civilisation. And a fuller life.
get over it! eat sum ice cream! yum!
Think about what makes you happy. It could be a person, or a place you love. Sometimes, with some girls, shopping makes them happy.





I hope you have a beautiful day!
think why your life feels empty and do something you really like
You're in a rut. Find a new friend. Or go out and do something you've never done before. Do something fun today, life is too short!
Try to fill your time up with visiting friends and family. Also, are you happy in your job? Everyone needs a feeling of ';belonging'; - without it you are bound to feel empty. Try and plan things so you have something to look forward to - even it's just inviting a friend over and cooking for them and sharing a bottle of wine or just a trip to the pictures to see a great movie. Or how about enrolling for an evening class at your local college - you'll meet like minded people and it'll give you something to concentrate on, and even if it's just a short course, it'll give you a sense of achievement.





Don't for one minute think you need a man to make you happy and fill the void you're feeling (that's if you don't have one). It's important to feel happy and content on your own and then when a man comes along, it'll be a wonderful bonus.
I felt wrong because I always felt empty and thought no one else does, as soon as I realised that a lot of people do, I saw that emptiness is a normal human emotion that drives us to fill our lives with money, babies, religion and love- if we felt complete sitting alone in our room and didn鈥檛 feel the need to fill that hole society would fall apart.


We are meant to feel empty and should just accept it as part of life but of course as soon as I knew this and I felt I wasn鈥檛 abnormal and could feel empty- the hole filled its self with this knowledge and now I have no drive because I filled the emptiness with the knowledge that its human nature, that were not really empty at all and need nothing to complete us except the knowledge that we are as complete as we feel in our minds (for example a rich man with a wife and kids can feel empty while a man with nothing and no family can be happy if he feels he鈥檚 not missing out if he likes his own company) and now I have no need to fill it- I don鈥檛 want money enough to work my life away or success if I have to sacrifice my peace, so now I just sit in my room!


Feel grateful u feel empty and still need to search for that thing to fill it.
You will need to go and see a therepist and get into more detail with that person about what you are feeling.
everybody go's through this stage of their life and don't be shy about it have a friend that you can talk to about it make sure it a true friend not just one of them type that just make fun of you my tip is to get out do a course if you are a person that stays in the house all day by doing this you get to meet people and this will make you happy our you can do is change your job your job can make you feel unhappy i know by this as i had a job and it just made my life a hell hole everyday i went in to it just the people their they just made life hell talking behind my back all that shite so be strong what goes around comes around for those type of people
its called depression,are you active with peers?IF not I suggest you hang out more with poeple! plus it sounds like you have bipolar anxity!not bad but can be medically treated its called lithium 300mg works great.trust me, makes you at ease with yourself and surroundings,gives you life again! good luck,go see a PSYCHOLOGIST
they used to say that every thing is into our mind!


so change the way you think!








but be carefull a full life does not mean happy things only...


good and bad are always ballanced!
I'd suggest you set some obtainable, yet challanging goals, then do the best you can to accomplish them. This should give you a sense of worth.





While your doing that, date as much as you can. Don't ';use'; the people, just enjoy their company. I've always said the more you date, the more you'll know what your really looking for in a relationship. While your obtaining your goals, perhaps you'll also be lucky enough to find the right ';other half';.





If you are successful in both the above, I think the feeling of emptiness shall be replaced with great joy, self confidence and fulfillness.





(When I was dating, I realized I didn't want the alcoholic, the egotistical, the ';clinger';, etc. I also realized I wanted someone with goals, intelligence, humor, etc. I'm proud to say I've been happily married to an awesome guy for over 20 years!) Talk about fulfillness!
I was once like you 2years ago, you're probably asking this question cuz you're bored, and you're not really feeling empty. You have your mom or dad, you should be asking them, they are the ones who made you anyway.





Like a lot of people suggest here, do something you really like, contribute yourself to something, get a girlfriend, or boyfriend, go traveling. There are loads of stuff to do, you just have to pick the ones you like. Hope that helps, goodluck.
write a gratitude list of all the good/positive things in your life. Concentrate on loving you, be your own best friend. x
Maybe you feel empty because you have unfulfilled dreams or you are disappointed with people or aspects of your life. No matter how old you are, you can still learn and grow. Go back to school and take a course on a subject that you've always wanted to master, or teach a course to people who could use your expertise. Visit any of the college campuses and you will see people of all ages. Join a health club, take exercise classes and try to make friends.





Cultivate new hobbies or resume one that you used to enjoy but gave up. Take art classes, learn to paint, start a book club and invite a few friends to meet in homes a couple times per month. Throw a tea party for them. There are all kinds of classes in the high schools and community colleges. and it's a great way to meet people. You could also do volunteer work in your local hospital, help underprivileged children, visit nursing homes to help the elderly, read to those who can't do it for themselves. Maybe you could be a literacy volunteer, or be a volunteer for a local political candidate. You'll meet lots of different people and perhaps get the chance to see your candidate get elected.





The point is to look outside of yourself and try to do something new, or help others. In doing so, you will find fulfillment. You will always feel empty if you think only of yourself. Having said all of this, remember that everyone needs some spiritual grounding, even if you aren't religious. Church is a good start, meditation, yoga classes, etc. Good luck.
drop acid by yourself while taking the subway in a crowded city.


ok to sub. mushrooms if you take a lot. imean like alot a lot.
You are not alone. We all having feelings of emptiness at times in our lives. Try to look about you and about your life and be thankful for all of the good things. There really is a lot to be thankful for. God gives us each another day to live and we need to focus on the good things we have. Things can always be worse. Cheer up and make another friend or contact an old one to get reacquainted with. Good luck.
find a life partner or at least go out and have a good time
Scream and join my club.





I am the president of the emptyness an broken, beat down by females association.





I'd have to cry, but ya gotta laugh.





Its all perception based rubbish anyway, the gawd damn approval junkie society we live in. Slap on the back?


Slap in the face when your on the floor more like!!!





Its easy to hide in the darkness, but your light is the brightest when it shines alone.