Article October 2, 1943 Issue

"The glow of divine reflection"

SHIRLEY RADKE

The loveliness of the world about us may be enjoyed to the full by all who will pause long enough to observe it. When times of stress would engulf us, we can find much inspiration and strength in the glimpses of beauty and harmony sometimes found in familiar places and previously viewed with little appreciation.

Recently we passed a lake—an artificial lake made in an artificial park. Anyone unfamiliar with that particular bit of the city would accept both park and lake as a natural oasis. It was at sunset; the air was so still that not a ripple could be seen on the water. Clumps of trees grew close to the banks and were reflected perfectly in the lake, giving their autumn richness to us in added measure. Here and there gold and pale green leaves rested undisturbed on the surface of the water, like tiny ships set for a long journey, waiting for an accommodating wind to blow in their direction. All the glory of the autumn, in earth, tree, and sky, was there for our appreciation, and given again, completely, in the depths of the quiet lake.

As we rested there in the stillness all sense of the world conflict disappeared, and our thought was lifted to the beauty of reflection, as taught in Christian Science.

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