Imagine that you are walking on a sidewalk and you notice that it is cracking., At first glance, you might see the sidewalk as a solid, unchanging object with a clear form and identity. However, if you were to observe the sidewalk more closely as it cracks, you would realize that it is not a static, permanent object. The sidewalk surface is constantly changing, and over time it will break apart and return to the earth., For example, the sidewalk is constantly being impacted by various factors such as temperature changes, environmental factors, and human intervention. Each of these impacts contributes to the gradual breakdown of the sidewalk, confirming its dependence on various conditions for its existence., If you were to approach the sidewalk with the understanding of emptiness, you would realize that just as there is no inherent self-nature to the sidewalk, there is no inherent self-nature to any object in this world. All things are dynamic, fluid, and ever-changing, without an independent existence.
By recognizing the lack of inherent existence in all phenomena, including the cracking sidewalk, we can begin to cultivate a sense of freedom from our attachment to ideas and concepts that may distract us from the nature of our existence. This can lead us towards a deeper understanding of the nature of reality, and a greater sense of compassion and wisdom in our lives.