Prayer and Meditation

The topic for the recovery meeting today was "prayer and meditation", a topic and practice I feel passionate about, and depend on. The importance of prayer and meditation also keeps coming up in my life. Practicing prayer and meditation daily has changed my life, particularly during times of turmoil and stress like right now. I have found true the comment by Dubay that "When one is anchored deeply in the divine solution to all problems, outer turmoil cannot disturb the inner tranquility. It is a peace that surpasses all understanding." During the day and in other recent conversations it is apparent that most people find similar benefits from prayer and meditation. It is also apparent that they consider the practice to be an optional part of the day. I do not consider it optional.