Should your mind be completely empty, blank, and silent when meditating, utterly devoid of all thoughts? This is one of the most common questions people ask about the practice of meditation, and the answer varies depending on who you ask. But the simple, honest answer is: No. Thoughts are as natural as breathing, and almost […]
Quiet the Mind – Tips to Calm a Busy Brain when Meditating
Updated January 30, 2014. We’ve all been told to quiet the mind when we meditate, but we also experience some sort of “chatter” in our minds–our thoughts may wander from our worries about the day to our fantasies of tomorrow, to whether we remembered to turn off the stove or pay the cable bill. Distracting […]