"What happens in meditation is that we create the emotional and spiritual state which allows Christ to construct an inner sanctuary in the heart. Inward fellowship of this kind transforms the inner personality. We cannot burn the eternal flame of the inner sanctuary and remain the same, for the Divine Fire will consume everything that is impure." -Celebration of Discipline (Foster)

Transformation springs forth from continuous association with the most Holy. I realize more + more these days that I cannot & will not remain the same. It is impossible to maintain an intimate relationship with God and not change in any way or in any form.