Earth hour

For one hour last night, Saturday March 27, St. Cuthbert's House was silent and dark--on purpose.  We observed Earth Hour and at 8:30 pm each of us turned off computers and lights.  We have been doing the same thing every Friday in Lent--at sunset, no more electrical devices.  The effect is marvelous.  The house gets quiet and peaceful, a reflection we have discovered of what happens to each of us as we sit and watch the light fade from hillside and room.   Settling into dark night with one's own thoughts and solitary pursuits leads quite naturally to restful sleep.  We have been reporting dreams to one another.  Judicious use of electricity benefits Earth and all her creatures!