What does meditation do if you fall asleep during? does your mind still activelly take it all in?

Meditation: Falling asleep happens as you progress in meditation. The process allows self-forgiveness for drifting and falling asleep ; forgiveness becomes a deeply ingrained habit. You do it over and over again and eventually it stops happening and your mind settles down for longer and shorter periods of profound silence, peace, even enjoyment. When your mind drifts or you become drowsy you just notice.

Of course not: Sleep is sleep. If you're sleeping, by definition you're not "actively taking it all in." Don't get mystical about meditation. There's nothing magical or supernatural about it.

Not uncommon, but no: If you fall asleep during meditation, it may be relaxing you which is not a bad thing. However, if you are sleeping you are not meditating. Many people fall asleep when they meditate before bed, especially if they are lying down. Try a different time of day and an upright position, seated with a straight back. Start slowly, maybe 10 minutes. If you stay awake you can slowly increase your time