Meaningless Thoughts

5 months ago By Yogi Anoop

Aimless and Meaningless Thoughts

Student: Guruji, sometimes I find myself lost in thought, and when someone asks, “What are you thinking?” I don’t know what to say. I end up just saying, “Nothing.” But there’s more to it than that. Why does it feel so hard to explain what’s going on in my mind?

Yogi Anoop: Ah, so you’ve noticed! Isn’t it interesting how often we find ourselves saying “nothing” when asked that question? And yet, behind that “nothing” hides a whole world of thoughts and feelings that are difficult to put into words. It’s like there’s a whole mental state there, something deep, and explaining it feels… impossible, doesn’t it?

Student: Yes, exactly! But why does my mind go to these random thoughts? They don’t seem to have any purpose.

Yogi Anoop: That’s the nature of the mind, my dear. When I say “nothing,” I’m actually sheltering thoughts that are neither tied to any specific purpose nor connected to a particular person or event. Sometimes, these thoughts are just fantasies, fleeting and without meaning. They don’t intend harm, nor do they follow any fixed path. They’re like clouds in the sky, drifting without direction.

Student: But if these thoughts are so random and meaningless, why do we keep them to ourselves? Why is it so hard to share them?

Yogi Anoop: Ah, you’re tapping into a universal experience. Many people carry these types of thoughts, but expressing them, bringing them out in words, can be a challenge. We think, “If I share this, will people understand? Will they laugh?” So, most of us keep quiet, saying, “Nothing.” Even children, when asked, reply with “nothing.” They too are filled with unspoken ideas and dreams, and they hold them close, not wanting to share. This is something we carry with us at every age.

Student: Does that mean that having “nothing” in our minds can be a good thing? Is there a purpose to not thinking?

Yogi Anoop: As we age and mature, we start to understand that thinking of “nothing” is, in itself, an important state. When we’re alone, the mind wanders aimlessly. It’s natural. But let me tell you, this wandering is also the beginning of one of the biggest troubles for the mind. Such restlessness can be more distressing than physical pain, don’t you agree? This constant chatter creates tension, keeps the mind agitated.

Student: So what can we do, Guruji? Is there a way to quiet this restlessness?

Yogi Anoop: Yes, indeed. There comes a time when we begin to yearn for true silence—a state of “nothingness.” You see, mental peace becomes the ultimate desire, the highest form of contentment. This is what our inner self seeks: moments free from all thought. This thought-free state brings us peace and balance.

Student: Is that why so many people say they want peace? Are they actually craving the freedom to think of “nothing”?

Yogi Anoop: Exactly. When we allow ourselves to simply “be,” to think of nothing, it’s as if a new chapter begins within us. It’s in these quiet moments that we connect with our true selves and give our mind the rest it deserves. This stillness, this “nothingness,” becomes the ultimate resting place, the final destination. And this, my dear student, is why yogis throughout time have regarded inner peace and self-knowledge as the most precious goals.

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