The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space. Six days a week we live under the tyranny of things of space; on the Sabbath we try to become attuned to holiness in time. It is a day on which we are called upon to share in what is eternal in time, to turn from the results of creation to the mystery of creation, from the world of creation to the creation of the world.
– Abraham Joshua Heschel
Reflection – Ed Tucker
Early weekend mornings when I am in Stamford and not commuting to New York City, you will find me walking at the Cove. As day breaks I check on the tide, see if the sky in orange, observe what the geese, swans and other birds are doing and let my mind wander. This is when new ideas for my research program pop into my mind, when I get a more accurate and balanced understanding of what is important to me, my family and my friends, and when I plan for my biology lectures. Importantly, this is when epiphanies come to me. Everything becomes fine with me and the world. I then stretch, drive home and have breakfast while reading The Advocate. I highly recommend unstructured free time and invite you to join me any time of the year - 6:00 to 7:00 a.m at Cove Island Park.
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