Contemplations is an anthology of spiritual poetry, short stories, journals, and papers written by a variety of authors expressing their experiential processes and spiritual growth. It shows the diversity of knowledge, wisdom, and development through the eyes of individuals of different age, race, gender, and cultural understanding, as they contemplate their journey through life lessons and love. Contemplations volume one kicks off a compilation of Akiyah Hawaryat's (Founder & Director of the non-profit organization Infinite Expressions) poetry, as a fundraiser to produce similar projects for youth and minority family members of the organization. All proceeds of volume one goes towards Infinite Expressions writing and cultural education programs. Volumes two and three to come, shortly.