What is Contemplation

Contemplation 101

Contemplation is not the same as thinking as we know it. It is thinking in a specific manner with a specific objective.

Deep thinking – thinking deeply about matters that matter.

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Image: A person in deep, focused contemplation — perhaps gazing thoughtfully or in a peaceful thinking pose.
The Difference

Contemplation is Not the Same as Thinking

Regular Thinking

Thinking is the continuous stream of thoughts that go through our mind, consciously or unconsciously. These thoughts may or may not stay for very long on our mind. They may come and go as they please.

Contemplation

Contemplation, on the other hand, is thinking about a particular matter that is important to you — deliberately, deeply, and with the objective of finding peace.

The Practice

What Contemplation Involves

Thinking about a particular matter that is important to you:

Very consciously, by specifically deciding to think about it

And also resolving to not think about anything unrelated for the moment

Thinking about this matter very deeply

Thinking deeply with the objective of digging deeper to analyze it

Using the Contemplate principles as a guide to think through the matter

With the objective of finding an answer, insight, or a solution

That makes you peaceful

In Summary

The Definition

"Contemplation is a deliberate act of thinking about something that is important, with the objective of analyzing it in detail using the Contemplate principles, to find an answer that leads to a peaceful state of mind."
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The initial steps involve slowing down your psychological momentum—speaking less, speaking strictly under 130 words per minute, and separating your reactive emotional voice from your rational voice.