Meditation is a practice of receiving guidance from spirit. It has origins in both the East and West.
PRAY . ask spirit
pray \ ˈprā \
1 . to seek guidance from the Universe
2 . to commune with the Universe
MEDITATE . receive spirit
med·i·tate | \ ˈme-də-ˌtāt \
1 . to engage in contemplation or reflection
2 . to engage in ritual exercise for the purpose of reaching spiritual awareness, clarity
We must ask and receive. Meditation may take any form. It could be cooking, hiking, yoga, running, singing, knitting, walking, gardening. It is any activity that connects you to the Universe. Nature is creation. Simply go for a hike or run. Pay attention to the sensation of your breath.