To Karen: That’s a lovely compliment, thank you!

To Sarah: Even Jesus meditated – so it’s a very Christian thing to do. He spent hours meditating – he would encourage people to pray, in private, for long periods, but to say very few words in their prayer. This is a form of meditation.

My Mother in Law is a very devout Catholic – and even she meditates regularly. I admire her commitment to her spiritual growth, even at her young age of 70-something!

I agree with you that Meditation can be done in many different ways. Depending on your personal belief system, you can tailor it to your own needs. (That’s a great idea to use a crucifix if that keeps you connected to your own religion.)

Meditating brings me closer to God and love and peace. It helps me to tune into the energy source that connects us all to God, the universe and each other. And that connection comes out of me in beautiful ways, like the desire to help others and the ability to love more freely.