The Art of Contemplation

Humans have contemplated the nature of existence for countless ages. The night sky has humbled us. The vast waters of the oceans have compelled us to learn their secrets. The changing seasons …the mysteries of birth and death … the wonders of animal and plant life. There is no end of subjects to "contemplate," which the dictionary defines as to "look at thoughtfully, to pay attention and ponder, to dwell upon at length, to investigate, meditate upon, plunge into. " And yet, in our attempts ...