We explore the concept of the void, a place where information and insight are missing or lost. 

I share my personal experience of encountering the void while researching his family history and discuss how to move from a situation of not knowing to making sense of things. 

This episode offers strategies for coping with the loss of information, such as accepting it as a reality of the human experience and remembering and cherishing what we can.

The episode also explores the use of imagination to fill in gaps and emphasizes the importance of telling the story that we can with the information available.

Takeaways

• The void, a place where information and insight are missing or lost, is a common experience in personal storytelling and historical research.
• Coping with the loss of information involves accepting it as part of the human experience and remembering and cherishing what we can.
• Imagination can be used to fill in gaps in our stories, but it is important to maintain honesty and truthfulness.
• Telling the story that we can with the available information is a way to honor the past and make sense of our own experiences.
• Knowing all the facts won't necessarily make us feel better, and it is important to focus on personal growth and gratitude for what we have.

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