Lookout Landing · Sep 4, 2022
Mariners extol the virtue of patience, methodically dismantle Guardians 4-0
Action is exciting. It’s marketable. It gets the blood pumping. Above all, it’s memorable. We all vividly remember key, exciting moments in Mariners history. I mean, I just have to say “The Double” and you all know exactly what I’m talking about.
I would argue, however, that there is tremendous virtue in the quiet and contemplative. In our busy, overworked, and overconnected modern lives, we rely on quiet nights to recharge. My personal favorite Star Trek episodes are the courtroom dramas and morality plays, episodes where there isn’t much action. Before bed I spend 30 minutes reading a book and drinking tea. Maybe I’m just boring, but I find tremendous joy in quiet personal time.