Have you ever thought of “color” while meditating? Perhaps this is a somewhat difficult experience to describe, but in fact, even a practitioner who has practiced for many years may have such thoughts. This is very normal! Many scriptures have dedicated chapters to explain the desires that arise during meditation and how to respond.
The idea of “color” usually triggers some emotional sensations, and sometimes it can also give us similar physical energy sensations.
In terms of ideas, whether it is “color” or any other idea, they are essentially equal.
A major principle of meditation is not to judge. We first do not judge this idea as bad or immoral, as it is not much different from other ideas.
Then observe the feeling that this thought brings you in a neutral way: is it a bit self blaming, wanting to suppress yourself, or is it a bit excited and wanting to continue thinking? Accept this feeling with an open attitude and try to let it go.
As for the surge of physical energy, the response is to accept it and allow it to surge! Observe and feel the flow of this energy within your body, do not respond, and witness its natural dissipation.
Please be aware that there is no secular moral judgment in meditation, and you are directly dealing with physical and mental phenomena. Then we try to respect and appreciate all of this, that’s enough!
