(1) The act of pondering (2) The act of chewing cud, a physical digestion involved in foregut fermentation
Meditation is the act of engaging in thought or contemplation; reflection. The term itself has no direct correlation with any specific religion.
Well I think so Brain, NARF! But wouldn't that mean I would have to know what pondering means?
Acting before you think, havent you ever heard the term "think before you act"?
Poi Dog Pondering was created in 1985.
Ponderous means slow, clumsy because of great weight. Dull, laborious, or solemn. His footsteps up the staircase were heavy and ponderous.
I was pondering what the future would hold, when my thoughts were interrupted.
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Pretty close. Wondering has to have a specific object that you are wondering about. Pondering usually does too, but one could ponder generally without pondering about something.
Tafakkur is an Arabic term that refers to deep contemplation, reflection, and meditation. It involves pondering and reflecting on the signs of creation and the mysteries of life to gain insight and understanding. Muslims engage in tafakkur as a means of drawing closer to Allah and seeking spiritual growth.
Pondering, meditating
pondering or pondered