Editorial August 11, 1980 Issue

Stillness in action

NATHAN A. TALBOT

Those who love the wilderness often find revitalization when they strap on a backpack and head for the mountains. They may view the ruggedness of distant peaks, catch the sweet smell of pine needles, hear the pure water gushing along in a nearby creek.

On the other hand, one may be oblivious to the grandeur. He may be so engrossed in a hard climb up the trail that he doesn't feel the clean, fresh breeze or hear the chirping and chattering of birds and chipmunks. When he slows down and listens, he'll be more aware of rich surroundings.

All of us, wherever we are, have an environment to enjoy; it's our spiritual environment. It accompanies us even if we've been unaware of it because of some tough mental trails we've been climbing. Sometimes we especially need a physical stillness—actually settling down and pondering God's presence. But other times our need is not so much to halt the physical body as it is to reduce the momentum of material mentality.

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