The discipline of Meditation

So I started reading this new book. It's not one to just read though, It's a study and then act kinda thing. And I am doing it with a group of others, maybe you. I just got the book today, and I am excited. Thought I would include some of the highlights:
"Meditation could be summed up by this comparison: we seek to soak ourselves in God much like uncooked pasta or rice soaks in hot water, softening so that it becomes useable. We train ourselves for a time to forget about everything we have to do and focus on what God wants us to become. We spend time intentionally listening for the voice of God speaking to us, especially through Scripture."

"When we meditate on God's Word and his work in the world around us, we lengthen the root of our soul into the life-giving soil of God's transcendent goodness."

This book talks about ten different spiritual practices and it is intented to be read over the course of a year. Each week it gives optional activities that go along with the topic. So far I have only read five pages and I am thankful and excited to dive in a little more. I am sure I will do more blogging on the book in the days to come.