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Emptiness Quote by Kerry Cohen

“I’ve been grasping at nothing, running in circles, trying desperately to fill the emptiness inside with nothing but air. If I think about it too much, I feel shame, so much shame. So I don’t.” quote by Kerry Cohen
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““I’ve been grasping at nothing, running in circles, trying desperately to fill the emptiness inside with nothing but air. If I think about it too much, I feel shame, so much shame. So I don’t.””

Kerry Cohen

About This Quote

Source Song: “I’ve Been Grasping at Nothing” by Kerry Cohen, 2022

Feeling empty leads to futile attempts to fill it, creating shame when over‑thinking.

In simple terms: Empty feelings cause futile actions and shame.

Key Takeaway

Recognize emptiness without shame.

Themes

emptiness shame self‑awareness

Mood

reflective somber

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative work
  • mental health coping
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emptiness are you trying to fill?
  • How can you observe it without judgment?
A Different Perspective

Shame can prevent honest self‑examination.

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