Developing a contemplative way of life unlocks within us a way of being and seeing that opens the door to the inner dimensions of our experience. The word “contemplation” has at its root the Latin word temple, which means “a space marked out,” or a sanctuary. This space, whether physically created or experienced in our minds, is a still and sacred place where we can reflect on our world. When we contemplate, we enter our own personal sanctuary, leaving behind the entanglements of our day-to-day life and giving us enough space to view them with perspective.