“Contemplation is the highest form of activity.” – Aristotle
When I first ruminated about contemplation, I believed I knew exactly what the meaning was, and upon further discovery learned differently. The definition of contemplation can be applied to: thoughtful observation or study, meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a form of devotion, intention or expectation, introspection, musing, pondering, deliberation, or cogitation. We have all experienced some process of contemplation, which continues for each of us almost imperceptibly on a continual basis. When the choice becomes one of “present conscious awareness,” we gradually discern how we became who we are by the insight of our activity. Dr. Wayne Dyer states this so succinctly . . . “Contemplation is the mental activity behind all inventions – indeed, behind all of creation.” There is great power in contemplation when exercised through your “source energy,” and not relegated to “ego consciousness.” How have you used it through your life? How are you using it now? Are you even aware that it exists? For each of us the reponses will be quite different, and for all of us the rewards of “insightful contemplation” are limitless.
What motivates human progress involving our culture, politics or social interaction? As stated by Victor Hugo, “There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” In this moment . . . what through our contemplation are we attracting as “experience” for ourselves or in society? We have the unparalled opportunity to grasp the fundamental essence of connecting with an energy that will sustain, embellish and enrich our lives. Once we bypass any and all things that leave us empty, unfulfilled and lost we then activate the inner flame that was always present. Dr. Wayne Dyer states . . . “To understand the power of contemplation, you must strive to understand the law of your being as one that allows you to use your thought process to remain aligned with Spirit or Source energy.” Is any of this easy? The response is between you and your “source.” Moving forward, we all have the choice that we can ignore by using “ego based intention,” or we can share the possibility of change . . . beginning with ourselves. JLR