Well, I've been reading devotional materials every morning for over 40 years. That said, it's different than an actual meditation practice, which I've dabbled with off and on for quite some time. With this group challenge (along with everything else I'm studying right now), I've been making more of a CONSCIOUS effort to do at least some meditation every day. I'm finding that it really does make a difference. The most I've been able to do so far is only 45 minutes, but that's a lot for me. I'll keep at it and I'm sure it will become easier the longer I devote myself.