Somewhat the worse for wear, but after a deep contemplation of the alternative, happy to be so.

It is a practice of deep contemplation and understanding.

He lowered his head, as if in deep contemplation.

He turned to see lone standing behind him, eyes closed, head tilted back slightly, as if in deep contemplation.

The death of one of his close friends inspired some deep contemplation.

Meaning he is not seen in reality, but understood through deep contemplation.

It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage.

At the first opportunity, he knew he would have to spend several days in deep contemplation to work it all out.

He would sit there for hours in deep contemplation.

Like a picture coming into focus, gradually he was there, seated and in deep contemplation.