Why Understanding the Void Is the Only Step That Matters in Your Soul Journey

We’ve all heard the phrase “staring into the void,” but let’s be honest—it’s not just a poetic turn of phrase.

It’s the foundation of non-dualism, and if you’re not prepared to embrace nothingness, then you might as well sign up for a nice pottery class instead. The void is where your spiritual journey begins and ends. You think you’re searching for enlightenment, but what you’re really doing is wandering around like a kid in a Halloween corn maze, looking for the exit sign.

Spoiler: There is no exit. There’s only the void…

…so, let’s get comfortable with that, shall we?

Step One: Dissolving the Illusion of Self

The first thing you need to understand about the void is that it’s not a place; it’s a state.

More accurately, it’s the state—the one that reveals the illusion of self as the laughable mirage it is. We’re talking about dismantling the idea that there’s a “you” steering the ship.

You’re not the captain; you’re not even the ship. Hell, you’re not even on board. You’re the ocean—still, silent, infinite. Take a moment to wrap your head around that. If you’re still holding onto the notion that you exist as some autonomous entity, then you’re clinging to the Titanic’s deck chairs. The iceberg is coming, and its name is Reality. So how do you dissolve this illusion? Start by questioning everything. No, really—everything. Your name, your memories, your desires—strip them down until all that’s left is the emptiness they were covering up. But don’t stop there. Go deeper: