It is not to clear your mind off all things but one. It is to clear your mind of all things. To focus on the lack of thoughts that come between thoughts, and to lengthen this period to several minutes, even hours. It is only then that you can truly listen to your inner self. If you are focusing on a tree or a flower, you cannot focus on your inner self.
Republican Husband: Honey could we have intercourse please?
Republican Wife: Well dear . . . I'm not aroused, but if we got out the marital aid I could be.
Marital Debt: the responsibility a spouse owes to his or her partner to give that person sex upon demand. The marital debt is a right that either partner can claim.
"Sorry I couldn't make it over for the game yesterday. My wife wanted a payment on the marital debt."