The Importance of Stillness

The story is fictional, but a deeply incisive one written not coincidentally in the aftermath of the incredible moral failings of Europe in the Second World War. Camus' message to the reader pierces us like the scream of the woman in Claymont's memory. High-minded thoughts and inner work are one thing, but all that matters is what you do. Health of our spiritual ideals depends on what we do with our bodies in moments of truth. A person who sits back while others suffer or struggle will never feel good - no matter how much they accomplish or how impressive their reputation may be. Stillness is not an excuse to withdraw from the affairs of the world; it's a tool