The Thinker never looks like he's having an easy time of it. The harsh, ravaged lines of his calves and back, the tight bulging muscles and even the hard, harsh stump he sits upon says this is not going to be an easy "think."
A much more relaxed and serene scene invites us with meditation sculptures.
Meditation is mind-training, whereas thinking is not usually done according to any guidelines, and frequently with no conscious goal in mind.
Unconscious goals abound, however, particularly around the areas of seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and their extremes, like addiction.
Scientifically, thinking produces mostly beta waves, whereas meditation produces alpha waves. Too much beta and you have anxiety, producing "alpha-blocking."
Alpha waves bridge the gap between our conscious thinking and our unconscious mind, promoting feelings of deep relaxation.
Which do you think gives you the best sleep?
As always, Deepak Chopra has a wonderful illumination on the topic of meditation and prayer:
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