De-ionization is a process that removes ions, electrically charged atoms or molecules, from a solution. In the context of transformation, it can be seen as a metaphor for the removal of negative or harmful elements, allowing for a more positive or purified state. 

As a form of regeneration, where something is restored to its original state or improved, like the context of my personal transformation, it can represent a renewal of the self or a return to a more positive and authentic state. I am trying to view it in the context of weightlessness despite it feeling like a heavy dark void. 

Just as de-ionization removes impurities from a solution, it can symbolize the removal of negative influences, thoughts, or behaviors from a person or situation. The removal of ions neutralizes the solution, making it less reactive. Similarly, de-ionization can represent the neutralization of harmful or toxic elements, leading to a more balanced and harmonious state.

It is removing everything. Thus, the less reactive embracing of nothingness seems to expand through that which we call space. Losing it all seems caustic. However, it's not that, but the sub particles of this process can be. It's important to note that the specific chemicals used in the deionization process might be caustic. However, the deionized water that results from this process is generally safe. So how do we feel safe as these atomic beings and thoughts are are etching away at the parts of myself and my heart, carving themselves out of my life with deep, dark intensity and intentions. How do we feel safe in the emotions that are etching these parts out, and creating new spaces as the bloom of transformation?

When we think of etching, we often envision a physical process, like carving a design into a piece of metal or stone. In the context of personal transformation, however, we can extend this concept to the realm of energy.

Traumatic experiences can leave deep energetic scars. Healing these scars involves a process of "etching" over them with love, compassion, and self-acceptance. "Etching in energy" can be understood as a metaphor for the profound and lasting changes that occur within a person's being. Just as etching leaves an indelible mark on a physical object, the experiences and lessons we encounter throughout life can etch patterns into our energetic makeup.

Our beliefs are like energetic imprints that shape our perceptions and experiences. To transform our lives, we may need to "etch" away limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones. Negative habits or thought patterns can be likened to deep grooves etched into our energy field. To change these patterns, we must consciously work to smooth them out and create new, more positive grooves.

As we grow spiritually, we can "etch" new patterns of consciousness into our energy field, aligning ourselves with higher vibrations and greater awareness. In essence, "etching in energy" is a metaphor for the ongoing process of shaping our inner landscape. It suggests that personal transformation is not merely a surface-level change but a deep-seated transformation that affects our very essence. By understanding this concept, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the power of our own thoughts, beliefs, and experiences to shape our lives.

I am worthy of love, the little inner space says. She is afraid to ask for it as it too may be taken away.

The journey of spiritual awakening often involves delving into the depths of our being. Through meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices, we can etch new patterns of consciousness into the void. Exploring the dark side of our personality can be seen as etching in the void. By facing our shadows, we can integrate them and become more whole, loving ourselves when there is nothing else in the vast open universe left. 

The dark void I am feeling represents the unknown depths of the psyche, the subconscious mind, or the spiritual realm. It's a place of mystery, uncertainty, and potential. The way this work is happening seems to symbolize our consciousness, our intuition, or our spiritual practices. It's the instrument we use to explore and attempt to shape the dark void, which is not engaged in form. 

The dark void often represents the unconscious mind, which can be filled with unresolved emotions, traumas, and limiting beliefs. These can weigh heavily on us, even if we're not consciously aware of them. Unlike black holes, regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. There immense mass is concentrated in a very small area, creating an incredibly dense object. Our voids aren't actually heavy, rather are vast regions of space that are relatively empty of galaxies. While they may seem like "nothing," they are not heavy in the same way a black hole is. Voids are simply areas with less matter and energy compared to other regions of the universe.

The inner child asks for .... space. They ask for this space in a way we can't weigh or fully understand. In part as I work through my own vulnerability I am being asked to let go of the region of heaviness, even as it may be nearer to my known heart. Rather, expand to what seems to be open and empty, after the cleansing purge of the deionization, and give an allowance or permission to the self to let what takes shape do so on its own.