Prayer vs. Meditation: Is There Teally a Difference?

During a recent conversation, my friend commented that there is a distinct difference between prayer and meditation.

In group settings, for instance, when there is a desire for a few words of intention to set the tone, some folks might be uncomfortable with “prayer,” she says. Adding that prayer is talking to God, and meditation is listening to God.

I’m perplexed when friends make a distinction between prayer and meditation because through prayer I learned to meditate. Prayer takes me to God. (More)

Source: The Examiner