My meditation also involves a higher power, and grows deeper and more peaceful over time. To really open up to my spiritual experiences, I first bring my mind to kind of like a blank slate, except for the oe thing on my heart at the time. I then just let things happen, and I feel my mind being guided along until I reach a 'destination' where I can make sense of something I'm contemplating. I find this easiest when I'm outside and fully surrounded by the natural world, or if I go to the place that represents how I'm feeling. This has been many places, like dark rooms, rooftops, anywhere quiet. I don't personally agree with New Age or Buddhist approaches to meditation, as I leave my spiritual state and guidance with God to control as opposed to the universe, but I like the idea of using surroundings to enhance the experience.