Contemplative, listening, silent prayer has been a cornerstone of many serious followers of Jesus. Though seen as controversial by those who believe prayer should be a type of structured homily, opening yourself in a profound way to hear from God and be at peace with a quiet surrounding has been practiced by some of our greatest heroes in the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is our fence to ensure our thoughts don't run away with us but having unstructured silent time to remove all distractions without the expectation of reciting a prayer can have a profound effect on your prayer life. If you have never considered contemplative prayer, this is great introduction to something new (and very old) that may change you and the world around you.