Meditation vs contemplation
One needs time set aside, away from the world. The other is a way of being in that world. Meditation is boxed away, a separate activity you schedule into your day. Contemplation can be ongoing and continuous. In meditation we focus on the content of mind, sounds, silence... In contemplation, we focus on the context of the field of awareness As Dr David Hawkins notes, contemplation is"doing what you’re doing because that’s what you’re doing, and not for some gain. You turn your life into a prayer" One thing is for sure. For effective mindfulness, both need to be turned into habits. What is your preferred way?
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