I’VE HAD MANY EXPERIENCES that have left me wanting to create meditation spaces for myself and others. I recall, as a child, seeing my grandmother sit in a chair next to a small table with pictures of my dad, aunts, and uncle, along with a bible. In that space, she’d quietly hum or read from the scriptures, while my cousins would caution, “Don’t bother Grandma, ’cause she’s sitting.” My dear grandmother would later emerge with what seemed to be revived faith.
Growing up as a military dependent, I traveled to many places throughout the world where contemplation, prayer, and meditation had standing. I paid attention to those public places where people gathered for contemplation. I’ll never forget spending
