abstract contemplation There are four levels through which the mind frees itself from all subjects and objective hindrances and reaches a state of absolute indifference and annihilation of thought, perception, and will See also Meditation
The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing
The opening of the mind, heart, soul and body to a deepening awareness of God's presence and God's love Seventeenth century monk, Brother Lawrence calls contemplation, "The loving gaze that finds God everywhere "