Imagine that you are observing a hot air balloon drifting across the sky. At a first glance, the balloon may appear to be a solid object with a clear form and identity. However, if you start to examine the balloon more closely, you will realize that it is not a fixed, permanent object at all. It is in constant motion and is entirely dependent on the surrounding conditions of air currents, weather patterns and pilot controls for its movement.

As you observe the air balloon floating and drifting, you may start to reflect on how all things in life are impermanent and constantly changing. Like the hot air balloon, all phenomena have no inherent self-nature or essence, but rather, they exist purely in relation to other phenomena and are dependent on various conditions for their existence.

This observation can help us see the world in a more profound way, and through the example of the hot air balloon, we can further deepen our understanding of the concept of emptiness. We can learn to let go of any attachment we may have to the idea of an independent, permanent self or identity and recognize that we are all part of an interdependent web of existence.

By embracing and understanding emptiness, we can cultivate compassion and wisdom in our lives and enjoy the freedom that comes with the realization that our experiences and identities are not fixed, but constantly evolving.