Imagine that you are sitting quietly and observing your thoughts. At first glance, you might see your thoughts as a solid, permanent entity with a clear form and identity. However, if you were to examine your thoughts more closely, you would realize that they are not static, permanent objects. In fact, they are constantly changing and are dependent on various factors for their existence.
For example, your thoughts are dependent on various conditions such as your experiences, emotions, and beliefs. They arise in your mind due to causes and conditions, and they pass away when those causes and conditions change. If you were to break down your thoughts into their individual components, you would find that there is no inherent self-nature or essence to them. They are simply a collection of mental events that are dependent on various conditions for their existence.
This recognition of the emptiness of thoughts can help us to see them more clearly and with greater wisdom, compassion, and detachment. We can start to recognize the impermanence and interdependence of our thoughts, and we may be able to let go of our attachment to them. This can lead to greater mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual growth. Through meditation and mindfulness practices, we can learn to observe our thoughts without judgment and develop a deeper understanding of the nature of our minds.