is it possible to think of nothing?

Question

Try to think of nothing.
Like if u see black, black is something. and nothing is something
so what is true nothingness?

Please dont leave rude or sarcastic comments.

Answer 1

I DON'T KNOW. MY BRAIN IS TOO BUSY WITH INFORMATION TO THINK OF NOTHING!!! TRY READING A BOOK!!!

Answer 2

You have just described the essence of meditation -- focused attention on Nothing. It's hard. When you find your thoughts drifting to something specific, try to re-focus your attention.

One good trick is to stare at a candle flame. It flickers enough that it's hard to zone out or unfocus, and chaotic enough that it doesn't hypnotize.

It's also important to be in a comfortable but not too comfortable position. There are some mats made for this.

Good luck!

Answer 3

To truley free your mind of thought is the basis for most meditation, but it seems you're right to think of true nothing would probably mean you arent thinking at all. I think.

Answer 4

The truth is that is called the space between thoughts. True bliss, I understand.

Answer 5

I wish I could think of nothing at times.. at least part of my day would be peace for a brief moment! lol

Answer 6

nothing can be called nothing coz nothingness just doesn't exist

Answer 7

impossible.
unless being a dead person. they really do think of nothing. and our brains are constantly working. even when u r tired and ''thinking of nothing'', your brains actually continue to think about your tiredness...something like that.

Answer 8

no cuz when you are thinkin of nothing ur still thinking about something which would be thinking about thinking about nothing..? i think. unless u r in a coma or dead or stupid other wise no u cant think of nothing

Answer 9

doesn't seem easy to me...even the concept of "nothingness" is pretty hard to identify.......very philosophical !!!

Answer 10

I'm sure it is for a split second... but you would never know it, or you would be thinking if you did.