Meditation – The Art Of Thought Training

There is a common impression that meditation means to empty the mind of all
thoughts in order to experience the stillness or peacefulness of the mind.
The mind is not to blame for our existing distress or confusion. It is
really only a screen upon which thoughts are projected. The waywardness and
naughtiness of the mind is due to the quality of thoughts that arise in it
and not due to some problem inherent in the mind itself.

Though this emptying of the mind may bring temporary relief, it's not a
natural part of living to have no thoughts. Instead, the mind has to be
trained to create the types of thoughts that lead to harmony and peace.
Thus, each session of Raja Yoga meditation (as taught by the Brahma Kumaris)
can be seen as one of thought-training in a similar way to a tennis player
who, seeking perfection, practices his serve, back-hand and volley in order
to improve them.

Meditation is the journey towards soul-consciousness and god-consciousness
guided by the use of the thoughts created in the mind and the deep and inner
memory of the original and basic state and virtues of the soul. I first have
to withdraw my attention from all outer circumstances and direct it within
towards inner dialogue.