Uplifting Showers

It rained pretty much all of today except when it stopped later in the evening but it was great none the less – not hot at all and I was one happy camper. I think many other people love the rain as much as I do but on the whole not many enjoy the rain but if they would only give rain a chance experience the feeling of coming alive when one is walking in the rain instead of trying to stay dry under an umbrella. The following article fully illustrates how I feel about the rain and some of the things I do when it rains aside from playing in the rain ;)) … I enjoyed this article very much seeing how I hold the rain close to my heart .Many have associated the rain with tears dispair but to me its a celebration a renewal that with dark days comes its blessing as every cloud has a silver lining ...As one of my loves is the rain I hope those who don’t see the rain the way I do will have more appreciation for it after reading this wonderful article from dailyom.com

Uplifting Showers

Rainy-Day Ideas

The simple miracle of water falling from the sky has been interpreted in many ways by many cultures. In various areas of the world, rain was viewed as a nourishing gift, given by well-pleased deities. Rain also served as a symbol of emotional cleansing and represented the unending union between earth and sky. Today, rain is often seen as an annoyance-something to be borne doggedly while attending to one's usual duties. But the arrival of one or more rainy days can also be interpreted as a signal to slow down and contemplate life. When Mother Nature darkens the sky and causes drizzle to fall, freshly opened buds close and many animals settle into their nests for a period of repose. We can honor rainy days by following the example put forth by the flora and fauna around us. Even if we must venture out into a shower, we can still slow down and appreciate our connection to nature.

A rainy day spent indoors can be wonderfully uplifting. As the rain pours down, fill your home with light, sound, and comfort so that you can fully appreciate the loveliness of being snug and dry during a downpour. Storms literally change the energy in the air, and you may feel driven to follow suit by burning incense or sage, ringing bells or chimes, lighting candles, or singing. You may even feel compelled to talk to each room in your home in order to express your gratitude for the protection they give you. If, however, you feel claustrophobic rather than calm because you cannot venture outdoors, you can clear away negative energy by getting rid of clutter, sweeping away dust, and freshening your up spaces. The happier you are in your home, the more beautiful and wondrous a simple rain shower will seem.

A sheltered spot like a covered porch, sunroom, or bay window can provide you with a wonderful vantage point from which to meditatively observe raindrops as they make their descent to earth. And the pitter-patter of rain on a rooftop or car window can even be a therapeutic and soothing sound-one that reminds us that while the unforeseen will always be a part of our lives, we should never forget that nearly every cloud that comes into our lives will have a silver lining.