Can children learn to become contemplative? I had never thought of this until yesterday when I spoke to my daughter-in-law. She said that the kids (my grands) have been listening to my new CD, A Time to Heal, and they have been requesting certain songs. These particular songs are very quiet and meditative, ones I never dreamed children would like. Normally we let kids listen to upbeat songs to get them moving or dancing. But shouldn't we try to allow them to experience the presence of God in a quiet setting? The fact that children are drawn to prayerful music is wonderful. Let's give them this opportunity more and more. The world is a very noisy, crazy environment most of the time. Everyone needs a break from this, even children.