I remember many years ago when my 3 sons were young, taking them into our local church to have a short time of prayer. My youngest son was on the hyperactive side and I was feeling very frazzled and weary. So I closed my eyes as I went into a very still and quiet place. It was a miracle that all 3 boys kept quiet and no fighting occurred. When we came out of the church, some while later, I felt so very calm and at peace. Years later when I had learnt to meditate I realised I had unknowingly gone into a deep meditation state.