The meditation technique I use is to just observe my breath (and maybe
count if I have trouble keeping my focus only on breathing).
When you go deep enough there isn’t any surface thought, no matter how
quiet or subtle, that can go past you unnoticed and struggle with your intention.
Sure you get bombarded with those subtle ones, but you’re more aware of them
and can guide them to good ones.
But it annoys me that the way we’re raised generates a way of thinking which isn’t
quite “productive” for spiritual growth, so you have to do it all over again when
you realize it. And it’s not easy… 