No “me” doesn’t mean “nothing”. The cittas that flow in the seat of mind are real and existing, and the conditions that shape the associated cetasikas characterize the dynamic sensory experience. I’ve found the fire analogy to be quite helpful – as long as you have oxygen, fuel, and necessary temperature, it will continue to burn. But zoom in and there is no “fire” to be found. It is a result of causes coming together to bring in their effect which will stop manifesting as soon as any of the necessary causes are removed. The illusory perception of “me” is a default flaw that has always existed but understanding how causes and conditions shape mental phenomena is a lot more beneficial. Much of our sensory experiences are out of our control, but they are also not arbitrary.
A Quest to Recover Buddha's True Teachings