Meditation

In a discussion with SB I learnt that the best way to perform meditation is not by clearing your mind of any thoughts, but by letting the thoughts come in and letting them go right away. Infact no one thought should stay back or the mind should not hook on a chain of thoughts from one thought. I have to admit that it is a tricky endeavour but it instantly relaxes you. Makes you get in touch with inner self. The key is to focus on the awareness of one's being. To consciously realise that one is alive and exists. The thoughts can come and go around this awareness. So I close my eyes and the battle between the awareness of being and random thoughts starts. Instantly I feel something going down my spine and back and I start to feel relaxed and kind of more 'in touch' with my self and 'in control' , if thats the right way to describe it. May be SB has better ways to put this feeling. I some times try it even with eyes open and while doing some task. I enjoy doing it as it makes me realise the power of inner self instantly.