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The Rebbe often encouraged people to seclude themselves in meditation and conversation with God.

He said, “Even if many days and years pass and it seems that you have accomplished nothing with your words, do not abandon it. Every word makes an impression.

“It is written, ‘Water wears away stone’ (Job 14:19) . It may seem that water dripping on a stone cannot make any impression. Still, after many years, it can actually make a hole in the stone. We actually see this. 338 Cf. Avot DeRabbi Nathan 6:2, regarding Rabbi Akiva.

“Your heart may be like stone. It may seem that your words of prayer make no impression on it at all. Still, as the days and years pass, your heart of stone will also be penetrated.”

In our other works, there is considerable discussion of the importance of secluded meditation and conversation with God. Read those portions carefully, and most importantly, follow the advice written there, that it may be beneficial to you forever.