Mietiskely
Mietiskely is a Finnish noun that denotes the act of contemplating or pondering deeply. It covers quiet reflection, careful consideration, and often philosophical or existential thinking. The term is common in everyday Finnish and in literature.
It is derived from the verb miettiä (to think) and related to mietiskellä. Mietiskely typically describes a
Mietiskely is distinct from meditaatio (meditation). While mietiskely emphasizes cognitive reflection and the slow formation of
Synonyms include pohtiminen and pohdiskelu; the related verbs are miettiä and pohtia. In everyday usage, one