The Art and Practice of Contemplation

The Digital Calm

“The Art of Contemplation”
What is contemplation and how is it the same or different from meditation or mindfulness?
How do we contemplate and for what purpose? Clay shares his process for contemplation which in Naomi’s mind takes journaling and gives it a depth, a substance, and a meaning that lasts far longer than the space created for the contemplation. Contemplation in Clay’s approach starts with creating a pause to connect and ends with action that can be tracked so you can see your progress - which maintains motivation and connection to life at large. Clay shares a long list of benefits - all things that can be reached by other actions too - the process of contemplation enables the sum to be bigger than the parts.

In this episode Clay and Naomi return from a break in which we had both individually and jointly reflected on our podcast journey and where we wanted to take it next. From privately contemplating #DigitalCalm’s future we share our plans here so whether we’re new to you, or old friends, you can join us as we move forward.

The soundtrack for today has a gentle, mellow feel, enabling you to unwind into a space of relaxation where you may choose to contemplate from.

Dictionary Definition: contemplate: 1. Survey with the eyes or in the mind 2. Regard (an event) as possible 3. Intend: have as one’s purpose 4. meditate
Taken from The Oxford English Reference Dictionary

Three Key Thoughts

1. Contemplation is a process by which we reconnect with ourselves and the world at large.

2. Clay’s Contemplative Process offers a dual purpose: a reason for contemplating and a process that can repeatedly deliver outcomes

3. The concept that the brain is an associative tool is relevant to contemplation, both in the content exploration and how to track your thoughts and progress.

Resources Mentioned in Ep.35

Note-taking apps
Obsidian: https://obsidian.md/
Logseq: https://logseq.com/ “A privacy-first, joyful platform for knowledge management and collaboration.”

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#DigitalCalm is an infotainment podcast offering the opportunity to pause, unplug from the outside world, and reflect. We share the thoughts we’re exploring within the world of wellbeing and self-discovery with an applied philosophical slant. In contemplating with us, you’ll wind down, relieving the stress of the day and enhancing your personal journey, clarifying your thinking, and generating new ideas and insights that satisfy you.