Matan Torah Musings

Some food for thought:
The Midrash tells us that at Matan Torah, all of Creation stood still. The waves stopped rolling, the birds stopped chirping, everything came to a standstill. One way of understanding this Midrash is that it is emphasizing the power of of Hashem's presence and closeness to us at the time of Matan Torah. Nature could not go on, because the experience was so overwhelming.
I think that we can learn a lesson from this Midrash as well. There are times in our lives where we are lucky enough to experience the Presence of Hashem, even if just for a moment. It may be when we are hiking up Masada on a summer trip to Israel, learning something amazing in Gemara or Tanach, or witnessing a person experience a refuah shlema. At these times, it is important to stop, recognize Hashem's Presence, and realize that this is a precious moment that we can use as an impetus for further growth in our relationship with Hashem.