Article: "Stillness and Silent Prayer," by Debbi Geller

Again courtesy of one of our generous group members, here is a lovely essay on the restorative power of silence and prayer.  Recent research has suggested that the rise of technology has contributed to the rise in depression in contemporary culture.  The irony, of course, is that quite often we use technology to "escape" from our problems - but the escape only makes the problem worse.   Geller reminds us that silence is frightening because it doesn't allow us to hide from our problems - "our fears, insecurities, regrets, remorse, and shame" - but she also reminds us that it is only by confronting these problems in the presence of God that we can overcome them.  Her piece provides tender evidence that, for the sake of our mental and spiritual health, we need to create spaces of silence and peace in order to hear and be transformed by God.