Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Weekly Challenge - Quiet Contemplation


What is the intention of quiet contemplation?  To think, to consider, to explore yourself and how you interact with the world around you.  Like the process of self-discovery, quiet contemplation is just that…an internal, intrinsic approach to being.

Contemplate about what was and what could be.  Be in this space of reflection and peace.  In some senses, my lateness in this week’s challenge is the need for us to contemplate and explore the quietness within.  In continuing throughout this week, see yourself as a calm body of water with no ripples or movement.  As the definition of contemplation notes, contemplating is thoughtful observation or study and is also noted as an intention or expectation of something to come (for example a contemplating a career change or any change you are looking to explore).

In the Stages of Change Model, first developed by Prochaska and D’Clementi, contemplation is the beginning process towards change.  In order for any of us to make real changes in our lives or behaviors, no matter what type of change, contemplation is an absolute component.



Chart extracted from the web-site: 
This site also has great detail on "The Recovery Wheel" model as noted above.

From the words of the angels:

“Children of the light, your wish to change is evident and much needed in a world filled with what seems to many of you as loss.  Your loss is but a need for you to change in the state of the world.  Your needed changes in your thoughts and actions are evident and although you know this as truth, fear of change creates an unbalance in your minds and leads many of you to remain in a stuck feeling.  We ask for you to take the time in quiet contemplation and look at those things you wish to change.  As well, we ask for you to remember the goodness that exists in your life.  Often child, you look at what is not working and forget to reflect upon what is good and in love.  Action is needed and we ask for you to explore your space and time and commit towards change in your world, in your life.  With your changes will create a ripple effect and others will be impacted in a positive light.  With one change comes many.  Think of the quiet body of water that you are tempted to create waves, like a child who just wishes to play by throwing rocks into the water, just because.  Your contemplative stage will lead to your desire to take the next step towards needed changes.  Stay the course as we tell you changes in your life are coming.  Go through this process of contemplation and begin to see that change is possible.”

Quiet contemplation can seem easy but it will take commitment for you to go through this process.  Take time this week to reflect in prayer and meditation towards your truth.  Commit to this week’s challenge of quiet contemplation and work towards the changes you would like to see in your world.

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