For millennia, humans have engaged in various types of meditative practices to learn more about themselves and about the world around them. In this course, we will study and practice various traditions of meditation and let that study and practice lead us into deeper inquiries about our and others’ lives. The content of the course will necessarily be determined in part by student interest and the arrival of inspiration. Students can expect to learn about different traditions of meditation; practice guided meditation; visit local organizations and places of worship to observe others’ lived experience; and give form to their reflections in writing, art, or conversation. By the end of the course, students will have practiced integrating meditation and reflection into their daily lives with the goal of quieting the noise to pay more attention to the beautiful things in and around us.