Every day, I take some time to meditate in the morning. I also practice what I call the “Stop, drop, and meditate” ritual. Quite simply, I drop everything and go within. If I’m outside, I often capture a picture of my surroundings and share it with others. To my great delight, I find others sharing their meditation pictures with me as well. I especially love the photos I spontaneously get from friends. In the middle of busyness, it is a wonderful reminder to pause and reflect on what really matters.
You don’t need anything fancy to start meditating. There’s nothing mysterious about it, although you will find many variations, processes, and rituals out there. For me, meditation is my quiet time with God. I’ve heard it said that prayer is “you talking to God” and meditation is “God talking to you.”