The need determines the strength of the supply

First, some physics.

There’s a concept attributed to Aristotle called horror vacui that roughly translates to the phrase “nature abhors a vacuum.”

In layman's terms, the concept means that nature requires every space to be filled.

There are no naturally-occurring empty spaces because denser surrounding material immediately and always fills a void.

When something is removed, it’s immediately replaced by something else.

When you pour water out of a glass, for example, the glass fills with air.

Here’s another way to think about this concept: The need determines the strength of the supply.

What’s received, in other words, depends upon how much is cleared out first.

Try this:

Consider how you might apply this natural law to your everyday thoughts and actions.

What can you remove to make space for something that suits you better?

If there’s something you want to be different about your day, the thoughts you have, or your current circumstances, you can’t create a legitimate need for that change until you use, process, let go of, or give away what’s currently there.

In order to acquire anything - new thoughts, new outcomes, a new physical environment - you must clear out whatever is currently occupying that space first.

And what you ultimately acquire is proportional to the need that you create.

The more you give, the more you receive.

Writing is a great way to clear space for new thoughts. Letting go of limiting beliefs makes room for better ones. Clearing things from your physical environment makes room for clarity.

If you’re looking for a stronger supply, start by creating a legitimate need.

Go have a great workday.