Fill the Void of Your Inner Rainbow

You see it all the time, and I use to be there and one of them too.  When someone feels there is a void to be filled, he or she may TRY to fill that void using the only method they know how.  There are many reasons one feels a little empty.  Basically, they-He or She are off balance, something in their life may not be what they envisioned for themselves, maybe they have a crucial schedual to keep up with and the only down time would be to fill that feeling of unbalance until they're filled up.  How long does that "quick fix" generally last  though?  Filling a void could be many things, it could be costly, IE: running to the quickest clothing apparel shop for what they call "Shop Therapy".  That was my void filler, I had so many clothes for so many years, some with tags on and the clothes never worn.  Every week, I would hit the shops and call it Shop Therapy for years.  I don't do that anymore..I now have learned over time to LOOK WITHIN, find what will fill me up, either creatively, musically, socially, or other.  It feels great at first when you fill that cup in a quick sense, the next day though-the void is still remaining.

Balance, how do we achieve a balance of health, social, rest/relaxation, fun and work to continue without having to chase a rainbow-Instead finding the rainbow within-with many pots of golds and treasures?  Fill that void by looking within-rather then outside forces.  Some people too, just feel a great need or desire to obtain the next great buy, or any other means to fill the emptiness inside.  The trick of the quick fix leaves you right at square one.  So with a balance, of health-eating right-excersise, spirituality/positivity, being social, resting and relaxation.  Once those needs are filled-then we can begin to look within. Separate you needs from your wants; someone taught me that and I practiced it regularly.  So instead of going out and buying the most fancy dress boots, I began to look at my strengths more and more, in order to develop my even flow of independence, positivity, spirituality, rest, fun etc.  I didn't have to run to the closest store to get my fix.

In saying that, don't deny yourself little luxuries, we all like them and yes they are needed as well, but within that there is balance.  One way to fill up, is to find out what your good or even great at!  If you don't know, think again of your likes and dislikes-if you enjoy reading, singing, dancing-could be anything.  Do that more and more often of the things you like-take time for yourself and allow yourself to do these "likes" and you will be filling yourself up with the colours of the rainbow!!  If your are just NOT happy...in life, where you are, what your doing...Change it, step by step; allow yourself the freedom to choose what LIFE you want.  If you are taking a course, or subject and you just feel miserable while trying to learn the ins and outs of that course...That can be changed too!  Take something more you..maybe auto mechanics, anything that will make you want to JUMP out of bed to start the day.  IF you are unhappy, own those feelings...accept it, you don't have to pick up and move to Idaho...Just start with knowing what is not working in your life-instead of fixing it with a new purchase, or anything else that is a void filler in your life.

There are so many things to do and be doing-that really don't cost an arm and a leg.  It took me a while to realize I have more fun hiking through trails and taking pictures then I have when I buy some random item come home where it-spill something on it, tear it by mistake...just to go out and do it again.  I use to wake up everyday, thinking...hmmm..what purchase can I make today...??? I did that for a very long time.  Until again I learned about ME, what I liked to do, what made me happy and I chose day in and day out to be happy everyday.  Sure there was work-it did not come overnight.  Now, once my needs are met, health etc...With a proper balance, now I decide how I want to spend time.  I had to be learn to be alone and like the feeling of me in my own space, in order to recharge on my own terms, without being caught in a void trap.  Find out what your void is, what YOU REALLY WANT...think...:IS this brand new pair of boots etc...REALLY going to be the be all and end all to make my life complete"?? Then think-"What will make my life complete"?  Once you have the balance down, simple pleasures come easily...your void is filled before you step out the door.  You do wake up HAPPY ready to enjoy the pleasures and even challenges of the day.

If your caught in a spiral of life with no balance, no nurturing of thyself, no feelings-just going through the motions....Think to yourself...What do YOU really want..??  Is it that fancy car that will make yourself feel filled FOREVER...Is that Car or House going to make a happy home all the time or the car a happy commute all the time...??  Think of yourself as that Car or House, how would you maintain it to fill it up with love and care, with balance in order to be a happy home or car?  Put as much love and devotion into yourself as you would your job/career, relationships, material items.  It may take time, to fill the void on your own terms, with your likes while creating balance!  Filling the void of your Inner Rainbow is MUCH, I will say it again MUCH more gratifying then going in circles chasing the pot of Gold-When there is a GOLD RUSH within each and every one of US within our heart of hearts, YES the POT of GOLD is filled with so many treasures, right within YOU...no outside force can create more JOY and long lasting happiness then knowing within there is a rainbow so big right inside of you.