I have just returned from a soulful journey to Southeastern Colorado (specifically Pagosa Springs). The thrust of God's magnificent creation unfolded before my very eyes as I spent time away from highways, construction, and strip malls. Towering peaks and endless valleys served as the backdrop for crisp (yet animated) rivers and curious (yet contemplative) wildlife. Far more than a "battery recharge" or vacation, it was an opportunity to return to the roots of true faith. Prayer, solitude, engaging conversation...each of these was an integral component of the journey. The simple pleasures of waking up to a rising sun, gazing in awe for hours on end at the majestic starry skies, and exploring the heights of a cascading waterfall were magnified ten-fold by the blessing of being able to share the moments with people I love. Why has embracing nature's simple beauty been shoved aside as a periodic opportunity for visual refreshment rather than remaining a daily exploration into the heart of God? How long ago did commerce overshadow contemplation as the driving force behind our decisions? Wendell Berry is correct when he says, "The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope."
-- Brimas
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