SIMON VUMBACA
the contemplationist
The Contemplationist is a journey of discovery of the human condition - through philosophy, history, cultures, geography and religions and whatever else experience has to teach. I share the journey because actions only mean something when they match purpose and purpose is defined by values
I started Contemplationism as research into what makes us human — what we all have in common as humankind.
I started Contemplationism as research into what makes us human — what we all have in common as humankind. When I died, something left my carbon body, and something came back into it after some 27 seconds of it being untouched. What was it? That was my motivation initially anyway. Is there something we all have as humans that made us who we became, and that is worth exploring? Let’s start with what we have in common, and see where it takes us. The same question gets a different answer depending on where you are, when you lived, and the society you grew up in. So how can there be only one answer? That is how the journey started, and it required a non-judgemental, open-minded approach. What surprised me is where it led — to asking myself deeper questions. It emerged that, to me, lust is consumption. Love is commitment. Loneliness is the reveal of where we are. That is the start of the journey. Come with me and see if we can. Think clearer. Live better.
The Contemplationist
Philosophy
It starts with why. Why we do what we do. How we got here. Whether there’s another way. A non-judgemental journey through commonalities, universal truths, and distorted realities — why the same truth lands differently in every life it touches. What if we take a step back and look at things in context — our context, our societal environment? Explore values and purpose, and actions start to make sense. Not answers handed down, but questions worth searching for yourself — the kind that lead somewhere real, somewhere authentic. The answer that fits today may not fit tomorrow, and the answer that fits someone else may never have been yours. The question stays; the answer keeps moving. Observe it as it is — not as you were told, not as you assumed — and the noise clears. Think clearer. Live better.
Insights Podcast
Simon’s highly regarded podcasts deliver actionable wisdom, drawing from his rich experiences with high-performing clients and his own personal journey. Choose from the recent podcasts below or [view all episodes]
13 – Harnessing Tech, Elevating Leadership. (Are we leading technology—or is it leading us?)
January 3, 2025 | Articles
On 8th November 2024, I took the (virtual) stage at the Digital Security Festival, an event known for exploring the boldest questions about technology, innovation, […]
12 – Why Being Serious Is Seriously Overrated
December 27, 2024 | Articles
In a world where seriousness seems to be a badge of honour—whether at school, work, or in our daily lives—we are constantly told to be […]
11 – The Clear Cut: Cutting Through the Clutter to Clear Your Mind
November 22, 2024 | Articles
I set out with a simple goal: clear up my desk. Little did I know that a mundane task would turn into a journey of […]
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