Buddhist Mediation

      While meditating I discovered a sense of serenity and the beauty of silence. While ephemeral as the bliss was, I could not control what flows in and out of my mind. As I realized that I was not thinking about anything in my mind, I thought about it, destroying those few seconds of peace. Much like a storm, my mind was full of flimsy thoughts and worries that had no significant value to my life at all. Thoughts such as, "What am I going to wear tomorrow" or "I want orange juice," came out. I could not control the nuances that my mind created, whether it was thoughts spiraling out or thoughts spiraling in. There was no way I could "empty" my mind. I figure that it is impossible to complete this enigmatic task. How can it be possible to not think of anything! I did not receive any "inspirations" or "flashbacks" or any of those "enlightenment" visions everybody talks about. Maybe because I failed in blowing away useless thoughts or maybe because it was not possible for me. Much like a child who craves more chocolate, I had a sudden craving for that feeling of those few seconds of discovery-- like the feeling of discovering a lost village.