There's no reason that reading books, taking naps and nature walks couldn't be meditating as well. Meditation is about consciously moving your awareness into yo

There's no reason that reading books, taking naps and nature walks couldn't be meditating as well. Meditation is about consciously moving your awareness into your higher self. And while some styles of meditation are good at teaching you what this looks and feels like, they are not the only way to achieve the "meditation" state of mind. The highest level meditation is one that creates no separation between the physical reality and the higher self. A completely open stream of consciousness that allows the physical self to be happy with whatever physical reality is, at any given moment in time. That generally doesnt look like a retreat, instead it's a relaxed advance, an acceptance of what is, an engagement with the world around you, be that a good book or a nice walk through the earths natural creation, or a nice refreshing nap with a trip to the dreamlands.