After a state of great nervous and emotional tension, Jesus led the apostles on a three-day relaxation retreat on Mount Sartaba, where they learned the value of rest and the efficacy of relaxation. [1] Meditation makes the contact of mind with spirit; relaxation determines capacity for spiritual receptivity. [2] Relaxation is found in the echoes of a backward glance, a carefree review of the past that allows for rejuvenation and merriment. [3]