Imagine that you have a piece of paper that has been torn in half. One half of the paper has all the information that you need for an important presentation, while the other half is empty. At first glance, you might see the paper as simply a torn object with two distinct halves. However, if you were to closely examine the paper, you would realize that the paper is not a static, permanent object. The paper is constantly changing and is dependent on various factors for its existence.

For example, the paper is dependent on the trees that it came from, the sunlight that fueled the trees growth, and the water and nutrients from the soil. The paper is made up of various parts, such as the cellulose fibers, the ink, and the glue that holds it together. If you were to break down the paper into its individual components, you would find that there is no inherent self-nature or essence to the paper. It is simply a temporary collection of parts that are dependent on various conditions for their existence.

This recognition of emptiness can help us to see the world around us in a new light. By recognizing the impermanence and insubstantiality of all phenomena, including the torn paper and the information that it contains, we can become more flexible and adaptable in our approach to life. This can lead to greater wisdom, compassion, and freedom in our lives, as we become more willing to let go of fixed ideas and identities, and to embrace the transient nature of existence.