"In the stillness, I am safe, In the stillness, I am free, In the stillness, I am coming home to me." LeAnn Rimes (2020) And in the usual manner, this post has been prompted by a recent happening. In this case, something known as “Earth Hour ” took place. At that time, we were encouraged to spend an hour with the lights turned off. This was primarily a symbolic gesture, and motivation for contemplation of climate change and other adverse environmental issues. Its stated aims, however, also include an opportunity to “re-connect” with nature meaningfully. Taken from the event’s website... “Let nature power your next moment of calm” The hitherto words “calm” and “stillness”, are rather resonant with me. In short, I could do with a lot more of it. A large source of my mental unrest is having a mind that often seems to be overflowing with jumbled thoughts. I could do with rather less of them,...