Discernment is a prayerful "pondering" or "mulling over" the choices a person wishes to consider. This story manifests as Ben Urich pondering the situation and thinking of alternatives. The novels often have him pondering the question of his own morality and values. While pondering on what he should do, a snake crept near his staff. His remarks are funny, but worth pondering over. Ben becomes interested in Mary while she is pondering Wilson's marriage proposal. After a few seconds of pondering she puts the gun down. The actress had already been pondering a departure because she wanted to play different roles. While still pondering the issue, he was transferred to Witmarsum. Fort Lauderdale has been pondering a feeding ban for some time. She throws objects off while pondering her own suicide. Eve, meanwhile, is pondering the role of parents in her life. While still pondering her decision on the offer, Prentiss decides to leave the BAU. Sources cited fans as pondering four questions&colon; When was Brooke slipping away? After severe pondering, she makes the decision to return.