 Meditation Contemplative Meditation, or Contemplative Prayer, is a type of meditation where the individual seeks to have communication with god, in whichever way they understand god to be. In the previous blogs, Meditation Series - Part 5 - Techniques For Practise Of Common Types Of Meditation - Focused Attention Meditation, and Meditation Series - Part 4 - Techniques For Practise Of Common Types Of Meditation - Mindfulness Meditation, we looked at mastering our mind and thoughts through meditation. Contemplative Meditation is quiet different. It is from the heart, and not the mind. Contemplative Meditation seeks to have internal communication with god. It is distinct from vocal prayer as no words are spoken. Internal dialogue, be they thoughts or images, of the individual are restricted and love without actual thought is directed towards god. It is contemplation through feeling rather than thoughts. That is, contemplation through the heart, rather than the head.
By opening up oneself through feeling without the presence of thoughts or imagery, the individual is creating a space for god to be present, and true communication beyond words (and imagery) to begin. To begin Contemplative Meditation, you may like to try first to centre your mind through focusing on thinking about god using a couple of words, or an image. Next try to get a sense of a feeling or emotion you associate as gods love. Release the thoughts and now focus on the feeling. Once you have done this, try to remove the idea of focusing on the act of feeling emotion and to simply experience this presence of stillness. Through practise, you will have inner knowing that you are contemplating and communicating with god through the feeling of unconditional love. There are many benefits of contemplative meditation. For general techniques on meditation, click Meditation Series - Part 3 - Meditation Techniques. The next instalment of this Meditation Series will be; Meditation Series - Part 7 - Techniques For Practise Of Common Types Of Meditation - Prayer If you enjoyed this blog, please comment below, like on Facebook or post on Twitter. Complete Vibrational Therapies has a Diploma of Metaphysics and is qualified in meditation. Click the following links for details of upcoming meditation events; Meditation Classes, Sound Vibration Healing Meditation Circles and Crystal Mandala Workshops.
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