OceanWinds

Its ok to have inner talk... though many say its not. The main objective of meditation in my opinion is just to connect with your source. Kinda like how you spend time with your wife or girlfriend to connect with them. So I wouldn't really stay focused on meditation... as much as just connecting with source. You can be at work and try to connect with source... spirit.. whatever you call it.

So sit down... breath... set the intentions of connecting with the source. Even if it means reading book. The intent is to feel good while trying to connect with your source. If something doesnt feel good... then dont do it. I personally like to reflect upon what I actually am, before connecting with my source. Or reflect on things that have been created... and are awe inspiring.

Eventually words and thoughts feel to heavy, clumsy, and burdensome. Clunking around in the minds eye, like a bunch of metal scrap banging around as you drag it behind you. Its at this point you freely let the inner talk go... its not forced. t Let that clunking scrap metal go.

I dont like anything that forces anything... unless its spirit that sets up the environment. So sitting down and forcing the mind to be still... seems awquard and uncomfortable to me. So if you must think... think about connecting with source, and awe... and love. Think about anything generative in life... think gratitude.... you have probably heard this stuff a million times before. But I love my life... and because of the soil I have tilled, the plants grow tall and full of sweet fruit.