Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the reflexive, “thinking” mind into a deeper state of relaxation and awareness.
Meditation often involves turning attention to a single point of reference.
Different meditative disciplines encompass a wide range of spiritual and psychophysical practices that may emphasize different goals, from achievement of a higher state of consciousness, to greater focus, creativity, self-awareness, or simply a more relaxed and peaceful frame of mind.