"The best act of worship is watchfulness of the moments." ―Al-Wasiti
Meditation is based upon alert novelty, awareness, watchfulness, vigilance, and directed attention in the moment we find ourselves in. Without comprehending our psychology from instant to instant, it is impossible to experience the fruits of meditation: serenity, transformation, and the internal states of liberation.
Resources and References:
https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/the-present-moment