Can you do it?
I never achieve thinkning of nothing, I usually daydream when I try. But I used to lean back in a tub full of warm water & concentrate on blue (a deep purplish blue mind you) then I could think almost nothing and the fringes of my vision would color.
2007-05-29 10:24:21 · 17 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When ever I think of penguins my mind goes blank.
2007-05-29 15:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by dave777 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you try to think of nothing, you end up thinking of something. Nothing is something. Nothing exists so it is something in and of itself. If you think of "nothing", then you are still thinking of something in a way. Besides, if you PURPOSEFULLY set out to think of nothing, you end up focusing on something to clear your mind or something else that ends up being a thought. Your mind is constantly active. Even when you are sleeping, you are dreaming of something. Your mind doesn't rest. Some days, I wish that I could think of absolutely nothing because perhaps then I could have a little peace.
2007-05-29 17:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 kids and a husband, I could never think of nothing even if I tried really hard!! The thought is awesome hough.
2007-05-29 10:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by *Kimmie* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I can and I find "nothing" illogical. Everything is composed of something. The trained mind can learn to cultivate calmness and equanimity, but never actually rest on "nothing" since "nothing" cannot exist.
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2007-05-29 10:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once when I was young I achieved a moment of perfect mental stillness. I saw what I was seeing, but did not consider it, nor identify it. I heard what I was hearing, but gave it no source, nor identified it. It was great. I don't know how I did it.
2007-05-29 10:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lao Pu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it all gets too much I close my eyes focus on my breathing and image the color black. Technically I'm thinking about breathing but it's as close as I can get to nothing.
2007-05-29 10:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by Aria 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do it all the time. It does take practice and perseverance. The word, "try" is problematic, in that it implies effort, and there is no effort in mind.
2007-05-30 02:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I us to think it was not possible for anyone to be able to think of nothing, until I read some of these questions, and answers.
2007-05-29 11:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by Auburn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Richard Dawkins does it quite regularly.
2007-05-29 10:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is poss able I have done it , at least as far as visually
2007-05-29 10:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by Snooter McPrickles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋