"Think of the fact that our skulls are bowl-shaped receptacles to hold our brains. Figuratively, our minds are bowls that hold our thoughts. They aren't meant to be empty, and they're easily filled. Especially when it comes to the ruminative mind, emptying your mind of thoughts is impossible, and although doing so may sometimes sound like relief, it would be incredibly dull. Beyond that, striving for an empty mind is a goal with questionable, possibly unappealing connotations; why aim for a sterile mental wasteland when you can aim for a tranquil, balanced appreciation of all the elements of life? Therefore, instead of having an empty mind as your measure of success, make it your goal to have a calmly aware mind."
From The Mindful Path Through Worry and Ruminiation
~ Sameet Kumar ~
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