Contemplation vs. Meditation
Going Deeper into Self-Awareness
Contemplation is the preparatory mental practice that comes before Meditation. The purpose of Meditation is not to reduce stress. It is to be able to go into deeper states of mental awareness so you can know more about existence than what meets the eye. However, to be able to go into such a deep state of mental awareness, you need to still your mind by reducing its restlessness and removing the noise that might interfere with going into a deeper state of awareness. Contemplation helps you reduce that restlessness and noise and prepares you to be able to go into deeper states of Meditation.
So while Contemplation helps you think more clearly and find answers to critical questions in your life so you live a fulfilling, purposeful and peaceful life, for those who wish to go deeper, it also prepares you to be able to do that.
Here is how Contemplation helps you:
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Focus on
Multiple Voices
While meditation often encourages you to quiet the mind and detach from thoughts, Contemplation helps you acknowledge the presence of multiple voices within your mind. It guides you to understand and differentiate these voices, enabling you to make conscious choices that align with your inner peace.
Action-Oriented Approach
Contemplation is not limited to the practice of stillness and observation. It encourages you to engage actively with your thoughts and emotions, creating a proactive mindset that allows you to actively address internal conflicts so they go away forever. It enables you to make all your decisions from a place of clarity and peace. It helps you solve your problems rather than hoping they will somehow get solved on their own.
Decision-Making Clarity
While meditation creates a calm and centered state of mind, Contemplation delves specifically into decision-making clarity. Through deep introspection and examination of your inner voices and actions, Contemplation empowers you to make choices that align with your long-term fulfillment and peace.
Integration into Daily Life
While some meditation practices focus solely on the designated meditation time, Contemplation is designed to extend its benefits throughout your entire day. It trains you to remain contemplative and provides you with a framework - the Adios mental fitness principles - to guide your thoughts, actions, and decisions. This eventually helps you to be meditative across the day, making it a state of being rather than treating Meditation as an activity to be done for a few minutes every day.
Consistency in Awareness
Many individuals who practice Meditation may experience a disconnect between their serene practice and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Contemplation bridges this gap by enabling you to remain contemplative even amidst external demands and distractions.
Being,
not Doing
Many individuals who practice Meditation may experience a disconnect between their serene practice and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Contemplation bridges this gap by enabling you to remain contemplative even amidst external demands and distractions.
Uncover Daily Patterns
Contemplation helps you develop a heightened awareness of your daily patterns, such as seeking external validation, engaging in negative comparison, or engaging in excessive or fast speech. By recognizing these patterns, you learn to consciously redirect your thoughts and actions towards peaceful and purposeful outcomes.