Contemplation: A Thing of the Past?

It seems to me that as a current culture, perhaps we are losing the art of contemplation.  The average person spends time 'surfing' websites, microwaving meals,  driving through the drive thrus for all kinds of things from coffee to money at the ATM.  We have a constant access to many options of entertainment.  We get into our cars and drive here and there and back again and then have to go out again.  Go, go, go.

I wonder if it has become challenging for us to stop and actually contemplate.

Contemplate:  to look at or view with continued attention, to consider thoroughly, think fully or deeply about.


Most of us are too busy for that.  There doesn't seem to be enough time in our days for this type of endeavor.  Why?

Perhaps this is a question that we need to contemplate.

Perhaps we need to examine ourselves in order to find out where our mind goes as we walk through our days.  What do our thoughts revolve around?

Are we going to find as our children grow up devoid of this type of brainfood, that it creates imbalance and problems?

I don't know the answers, but I do have feelings that lean toward the importance of balance in our mind's activities.  Balance in our attention.  Balance in a lifestyle that creates an environment that cultivates health and vitality and productivity.  And I guess I believe that we, as a culture, are out of balance in this area.

Hmmm?  Think about it.