The only bad meditation session is the one that didn’t happen.—Ancient Saying
Perhaps the same can be said for prayer. And contemplation.
Perhaps the three terms are closely related anyway.
Sometimes in meditation, I focus my awareness upon a certain person whom I know lies in pain or another whose circumstances cause struggle. Sometimes a bit more broadly such as those affected by wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes. No words are necessary. Simply stillness, breath, awareness, focus.
Sometimes I just sit with God.
Waiting.
Perhaps a whisper will visit.
Or, perhaps I am still, relaxed, yet focused on awareness.
Blaise Pascal — ‘All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.’
I think he captured the spirit of our time, as well as his.
Faith Venture 
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