Make space for nothing

Here’s an increasingly counterintuitive concept: Make space and fill it with nothing. Sit in silence for a few minutes. Do not scroll on your phone; do not read a book. Just sit. Constantly trying to stuff the mind without pause is like constantly stuffing ourselves with food without pause. It starts as nourishment and then, at some point, turns into excess that causes more harm than good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamliao.substack.com