There are individuals who aim to eliminate distractions through meditation and spiritual practice. Is this truly possible?

It is not the elimination of distractions, but rather a state of mind that is not swayed by them, that should be the goal. Often, what is described as "eliminating distractions" is a metaphor for this. While a state of complete absence of distractions is possible, higher levels of consciousness continue to function, while lower levels of consciousness may cease.

The human mind consists of multiple functions, but from the perspective of meditation, the following are important:

- The ability to "hear" thought waves.
- The ability to "react" to surrounding phenomena, triggering memories and karma, and "generating" distractions.
- The ability to "think."

Even when the mind becomes pure through meditation, the ability to "hear" remains. This can lead to reactions to the thoughts of others or to the "clouds" of thought that flow nearby, which can be considered distractions. However, as one's vibration increases, lower-vibration sounds (voices) become less audible, like tuning a radio. Nevertheless, sounds that resonate with one's own vibration will still be heard.

On the other hand, distractions caused by karmic reactions and memories decrease as one continues to meditate and becomes more clear-minded. While it may be difficult to reach zero, it is possible to become quite pure. The vast amount of karma accumulated over numerous lifetimes makes it difficult, if not impossible, to resolve all of it in a single lifetime. However, at least resolving the karma brought into this lifetime is sufficient. Complete elimination is ideal, but practically, it is unlikely to occur.

The ability to "think," which is referred to as buddhi in yoga, is the foundation of intelligence and is used for intentional thought and analysis. This also does not disappear.

Therefore, eliminating distractions through meditation refers to the purification of karma and memories, while other functions remain. When people talk about "not thinking" in meditation, it is important to distinguish these three aspects.

Initially, one experiences a state of oneness where thoughts disappear, or a period of tranquility. This is the state often referred to as "being as it is" in meditation, where the distinction between "object," "action," and "actor" disappears, and they become one. This is also known as samadhi or satori. In this state of oneness, thoughts and everything else vanish. This is also what is meant by "eliminating distractions" and "eliminating thoughts."

However, this is just the initial stage. Eventually, one realizes that even with thoughts, it is possible to be in a state of oneness.

In the initial stage, while it is said that "object," "action," and "actor" become one, the "action" aspect is not very prominent. Initially, the "object" and "actor" become one, but the "action" aspect is difficult to manifest. This is because the world has a strong physical aspect, and action is associated with moving material things, which makes the "object" and "actor" aspects recede. Therefore, oneness initially appears when one is "not acting."

This is true not only for the physical aspect but also for thought.

When thinking, one is initially separated from oneness. It is difficult to think while being in a state of oneness. That is why vows of silence and tranquility were necessary to achieve oneness. However, silence and tranquility are not always necessary for oneness.

As one experiences oneness, silence and tranquility naturally accompany it, indicating that the foundation is well-established. Karma and memories are being resolved, and distractions are decreasing. Therefore, one can essentially be in a state of no-mind. However, the more advanced the state of oneness, the stronger the oneness becomes, making it less susceptible to being swayed by thoughts as distractions.

Initially, it was important to stop thinking. However, it is not always necessary to stop thinking. If one must stop thinking to achieve oneness, then following the self-judgment to stop thinking is the right approach. However, if oneness is strong enough that one can achieve it even without stopping thinking, then one can extend that oneness to everyday life.

When it reaches that point, even if there are distracting thoughts, they are only temporary. Even if a distracting thought suddenly appears, it is strongly pulled back into silence by the power of oneness. Even if clouds of distracting thoughts fly around and come near you, they disappear due to the aura of the heart of oneness. Just like a vacuum cleaner sucks up dust, it automatically returns to a state of silence and purity. It can naturally follow a course similar to how water droplets evaporate in strong sunlight. Initially, the power of purification is weak, and distracting thoughts may not disappear easily. Eventually, the power of purification becomes stronger, and even if distracting thoughts arise, they are instantly and naturally swept away.

In meditation, the instruction "do not chase distracting thoughts, let them go" has been traditionally passed down. This method is a guide, but it is also a destination. Initially, you try to achieve it with effort. However, as meditation deepens, purification progresses, and you reach oneness, you realize that the meditation instructions, guidance, or methods that were initially taught are actually not "actions," but rather "a state where it naturally becomes that way." Distracting thoughts disappear unintentionally, and they are purified by your own aura. At such a time, how important is it whether or not you have distracting thoughts? Even if there are distracting thoughts, the cause may be thoughts from others, and the causes are varied. How much value is there in trying to eliminate all of them?

These distracting thoughts are purified by higher souls and disappear into the light. Therefore, in a sense, the more people who purify distracting thoughts, the more they contribute to others. So, how much meaning is there in "eliminating distracting thoughts"? Initially, it has meaning. However, "eliminating distracting thoughts" is only part of the story.

Eventually, you realize the true nature of distracting thoughts, and you notice that depending on the source, they may not disappear. Therefore, you become less concerned about whether or not you have distracting thoughts. Even so, your own aura naturally and automatically resolves distracting thoughts, and your consciousness is guided into silence.

Return to the light. Then, oneness and silence will be achieved. And various goals in meditation will also be achieved simultaneously, but once that happens, you will no longer be as interested in the details of meditation.

Return to the light, strengthen the light, and strengthen the connection with the light. Then, the problem of distracting thoughts will disappear.