To cope with the feeling of spiritual emptiness, when the soul seems mechanically deprived of life, it is important to reclaim the connection that makes us truly full human beings.

Revitalizing the Soul: A Journey Back to Divinity

To cope with the feeling of spiritual emptiness, when the soul seems mechanically deprived of life, it is important to reclaim the connection that makes us truly full human beings. According to one source, the solution lies not in filling time with aimless busyness, but in directing our efforts toward deep inner work. As stated in the document " link txt":

"Many people nowadays live as if they were zombies, mere walking shadows. They do not live with their soul; they simply work, wander through familiar places, achieve things, yet they do not avoid the feeling of emptiness. Salvation lies only in turning to God and engaging in the inner work of the soul. Only a genuine connection with the Creator can give meaning and fulfillment."

This perspective emphasizes that true transformation and nourishment of the soul occur through recognizing our spiritual nature and returning to the roots originally instilled in us. The path to restoration begins with the search for the true 'self' through profound self-exploration, even if the initial attempts may be disappointing.

This is also reflected in another source – " link txt":"Is it merely coincidental that Metropolitan Anthony distinctly differentiates between ‘filling’ the spiritual emptiness and encountering God?

The search for the authentic ‘self’ deep within one’s soul is compared to the gradual unveiling of a fresco that had been painted over. Even if the first encounter with oneself ends in disappointment, ‘this does not mean that nothing remains within us,’ he reassures us, ‘because deep within our being we are created in the image of God, and this process of clearing away all that is unnecessary is very much like uncovering a beautiful ancient wall painting or the masterpiece of a great artist.’"

Thus, the process of inner work—searching, cleansing, and returning to one’s true nature—helps overcome the feeling of emptiness and restores the life force. The essence is that even when it seems the soul has turned into a lifeless entity, a profound inner awakening and the restoration of an inherent connection with the source of divine meaning can bring back fullness and the joy of existence.