Meditation Vocabulary

noun a person or thing that pervades or spreads throughout

adjective describing a quality of being present everywhere or throughout

• The concept of an all pervading presence is often discussed in philosophical and religious texts.
• The idea of something being all pervading is pretty deep, don't you think?
• That feeling of being all pervading is like when you walk into a room and everyone notices you.
• Her influence was all pervading, touching every aspect of our lives.

noun the act of waking up or becoming aware

verb to rouse from sleep; to become aware of something

• The gentle sound of the birds chirping helped awaken me from my slumber.
• I need a strong cup of coffee to awaken me in the morning.
• Dude, that concert totally awakened my inner rockstar!
• The tragic event served as a wake-up call to awaken the community to the dangers of climate change.

noun a substance that is burned to produce a fragrant odor

verb to cause to be extremely angry

• The priest lit the incense during the religious ceremony.
• I love the smell of incense burning in my room.
• Hey, do you have any of that good incense for sale?
• The music at the concert was like incense for the soul.

noun a person's posture or position, especially when standing

adjective not moving or making any progress

• During the ceremony, it is important to stand still and remain quiet.
• Hey, can you please stand still for a second so I can take a picture?
• Yo, don't move! Just stand still and let me do my thing.
• In times of chaos, it's important to stand still and find your inner peace.

noun a formal rejection or renunciation of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action

• The abrenunciation of his inheritance shocked his family.
• She made an abrenunciation of her diet and indulged in a big slice of cake.
• I heard he did an abrenunciation of his job and decided to travel the world instead.
• The artist's abrenunciation of traditional techniques led to a groundbreaking new style.