What is meditation in layman’s terms?

“I’m super new, a beginner type of new, and I would love to know what is meditation as well as how it works.

What do I need to do to meditate, and is there a goal to reach for?”

Calmer, healthier, clearer.

These are the results of meditation.

You only need yourself to meditate.

A quiet and comfortable place to meditate is useful.

The goals of meditation are yours to choose.

Some choose inner peace, some choose physical health, some choose clear thinking.

You will feel calmer, feel healthier and feel clearer through meditating. This will enable you to achieve your meditation goals, whatever they may be.