A brief search for a definition of meditation in your standard dictionary will produce several definitions similar to the following:
- to engage in contemplation or reflection.
- to engage in mental exercise (such as concentration on one’s breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness.
- to focus on one’s thoughts: reflect on or ponder over.
- to plan or project in the mind.
Let’s take out the definitions involving contemplation or reflection and stick moreso to the spiritual awareness aspect. As