meditative

pondering

Thinking deeply about something

• musingReflective contemplation
• ruminationProlonged, repetitive thinking
• reflectionReturned light or thought

thoughtful · philosophical · deliberation · cogitation · brooding · absorbed · engrossed · pensive · wistful · speculative

zazen

Zen seated meditation

• satoriSudden spiritual awakening
• koanBuddhist mind-puzzle
• mindfulConsciously attentive

emptiness · stillness · simplicity · monastery · samadhi · non-attachment · impermanence · mu · teahouse · ikebana

awareness

State of perceiving reality

• presenceState of being somewhere
• breathingPulmonary gas exchange
• centeringPositioning at midpoint

grounding · equanimity · nonjudgmental · observation · acceptance · attention · stillness · anchoring · sensations · witnessing

tranquil

Calm and untroubled

• sereneUntroubled and composed
• soothingReducing distress or discomfort
• relaxingBecoming less tense

restful · gentle · peaceful · quietude · harmony · balance · placid · composed · undisturbed · soft

enlightenment

Profound spiritual awakening

• transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
• sacredWorthy of reverence
• devotionalRelating to worship

prayerful · mantra · karma · dharma · soul · divine · mystical · pilgrimage · ascetic · monastic

self-reflection

Examining one's own mind

• self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
• soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
• self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche

self-scrutiny · self-questioning · self-observation · inward-looking · self-analysis · journaling · self-inquiry · self-discovery · self-understanding · solitary

• moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
• relaxedcalm, serene, peaceful, mellow, easygoing
• contemplativecontemplative, introspective, reflective, pensive, mindful
• thoughtfulconsiderate, mindful, attentive, reflective, pensive
• worship stylesliturgical, contemporary, traditional, charismatic, evangelical
• behavior statesalert, anxious, calm, confused, depressed