What are Contemplative Practices?
Contemplative Practices cultivate a critical, first-person focus, sometimes with direct experience as the object, while at other times concentrating on complex ideas or situations. Incorporated into daily life, they act as a reminder to connect to what we find most meaningful.
Contemplative practices are practical, radical, and transformative, developing capacities for deep concentration and quieting the mind in the midst of the action and distraction that fills everyday life. This state of calm centeredness is an aid to exploration of meaning, purpose and values. Contemplative practices can help develop greater empathy and communication skills, improve focus and attention, reduce stress and enhance creativity, supporting a loving and compassionate approach to life... Click The Above Link To Continue Reading.
The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society is the copyright holder of the image
I haven't been able to find this exact version of the Contemplative tree on their website (I'm probably missing it) but they have another on the link.
They also have a blank downloadable version of the tree that is linked to fill out your own personal practices that make you feel connected and centered.
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