Imagine that you are standing in front of a receding glacier. At first, you might see the glacier as a solid, unchanging object with a clear form and identity. However, upon closer examination, you would realize that the glacier is not a static, permanent object. It is constantly changing, melting, and receding due to various factors such as temperature, climate change, and human activity.

The glacier is made up of various parts, such as ice, snow, rocks, and minerals. And, if you were to break down the glaciers individual components, you would find that there is no inherent self-nature or essence to the glacier. It is simply a collection of parts that are dependent on various conditions for its existence.

This realization can lead us to understand the concept of emptiness. All phenomena, including the glacier, are devoid of inherent existence and are constantly changing, interdependent and impermanent. By recognizing this, we can let go of our attachment to fixed identities and ideas and embrace a deeper sense of compassion, wisdom, and freedom. We can begin to understand the nature of reality and appreciate the interconnectedness of all things in our world.