Contemplation
By Jimmy Henderson
‘We normally keep our minds
so busy that we fail to hear the passing whispers of angels’
J. Henderson
Contemplation is a mental technique in which
the mind is purposely opened and made receptive to incoming impressions of an
inspirational nature. This requires a very relaxed and subjective state of mind,
and is best performed outside during a slow walkabout or a nature ramble. It
can be likened to a ‘walking and talking’ meditation, combined with a process
of ‘free association’, which can be explained as allowing the mind free reign
to explore all thoughts, ideas, emotions and impressions that spontaneously
enter.
During contemplation, we would initially set
an intention and then begin posing questions on important aspects of life or reality.
Following this, we should relax and begin to express, either aloud or mentally,
an uninterrupted free-flow of thoughts relating to the question posed. In
response to the intention and the opportunity created, the unconscious mind would
respond by releasing impressions, thoughts and symbolic ideas and sometimes
even images that are in line with the sentiments being expressed. In other
words, if we are engaged in contemplating the beauty of Nature, any resulting impressions
and revelations will usually relate to this idea.
Contemplative thoughts are usually easily distinguishable
from day-to-day thinking, as they are generally quite poetic and of a deep
nature. Regular contemplation also improves the communication between conscious
and unconscious processes and opens one to guidance from deeper levels of the unconscious
mind.
Jimmy Henderson a well-known metaphysician and regular radio
talk show guest. He is the author of many articles as well as two books titled ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ and ‘Multi-Dimensional Perception’
which are available at Exclusive Books , Amazon.com and Kalahari.com. He is
also associated with Metavarsity and
based in Durban , South Africa
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