Swami Mukundananda
Should I try to empty my mind when I meditate?
Fill the mind, don't empty it
An empty mind usually starts rotating in the world, so fill the attentional space. Chant God's name, then move to dhyan meditation, bringing the image of your ishtadev in front of you.
Many people make it their goal in meditation to empty the mind. Unless you have that skill, an empty mind usually becomes a devil's workshop.