Emptying Out Analysis

Emptying out is much more difficult to do than to say. It not only requires the practitioner to keep their body calm and still but also their mind. A beginner who is trying to empty out will often be plagued with random thoughts that try to break their concentration. The difficulty that comes with emptying out is very internal. Even if all outer stimuli is removed, it is still entirely possible for thoughts to disrupt the peace. Knowing how challenging emptying out can be makes it that much more impressive to see those that dedicate themselves to it. In the story of the Ax Wielder, he is known for his act where he places a bit of mud on the tip of his partner’s nose and slices the mud cleanly off without harming the partner at all. Some years …show more content…
Now the answer may not seem abundantly clear at first, but the usefulness of an extraordinary tool like emptying out can provide numerous benefits. The first benefit is like that of the Ax Wielder. The Ax Wielder was not someone who was capable to remain completely emptied out and so he had to find a partner who could. With personal or romantic relationships, there must be a balance. Not everyone is capable to thoroughly empty out, but if I provide myself as someone who can then I can aid in creating that balance. A passage in the eleventh chapter of Art of War says, “[The unsuccessful are] chaotic and unable to bring order” (Sun Tzu 47). Not only should the chaotic people try to attain a peace through emptying out, but if they are not able to find peace then using the help of a calm friend is always wise. In past, and hopefully future, jobs and relationships I have been able to remain calm in times of distress. Through that calm and emptied out mind one can aid those around them more effectively. Since I have plans on becoming a pharmacist this may provide very useful if I am going to ever interact with patients. If I am calm and relaxed, then there is a good chance that my patient can feed off of that and empty out some too. Even now at school I can effectively use emptiness. Whenever I go from one class to the next, I often must remind myself to take some deep breaths and clear out my mind of anything that had happened previously that day or that week. I know that if I hold onto the drama or unimportant problems during my class, I will have a harder time learning and remembering everything that was spoken of that day. Even if I am not particularly excited for a class, I know that whatever the professor says will be useful for me to know and remember if I want to succeed in their class. These are only a few of the numerous ways emptiness helps me now and will help me in the