VoM?

["Martin" <martin@...>]

Dear Rawn and fellow group members,

This morning whilst meditating with the intention of achieving 
Vacancy of Mind, I first passively observed my thoughts for a few 
minutes and then focussed as intensely as I could upon one single 
question for a further few minutes. Suddenly, instead of striving to 
empty my mind as I have done previously, I felt a sudden surge of 
energy fill my body and mind instantly - it is difficult to explain 
but it was very intense, but at the same time not really distracting 
(I can't really communite that concept properly with words), and 
then it was as if Vacancy of Mind filled me rather than me striving 
for it... if that makes any sense to anybody. I think I achieved VoM 
for several minutes, perhaps even five minutes, but I can imporve on 
it because there were still shadows of thoughts once in a while 
(although they were easily dismissed).

Is this surge of energy something to be ignored? I felt that I had 
to concentrate at first on relaxing my body because I was resisting 
it and becoming a little tense.

After the meditation, I felt extremely joyful and still. I felt that 
everything around me (even the wallpaper) was alive and almost a 
part of me. 

Rawn, what is the best way to build on this during future 
meditations? Am I on the right track or being distracted by 
irrelevant occurrences? Any advice would be appreciated.

Good will to everyone!

Martin