It is raining. Rain has a way of slowing down the day so that I can read a book, sleep, or watch a movie. Its voice is quiet. I hear rhythm in the rain. Did you ever notice that it can rain on one side of the street and not on the other side? As a child, I liked going outside in the rain to splash in the puddles. I really want to go outside today to find some great puddles, but I will stay here and write for now. Yes, it brings out the child in me.
I've heard people describe rain as "liquid sunshine." In elementary school, I was told that April showers bring May flowers. The bottom line is we need the rain. Are you the person, who believes that a day is bad, because it is raining? What is that about? The world doesn't stop, because of weather changes. Of course, we have seen some disasters due to excessive rain storms. However, there are some strong messages that the rain brings if you listen.
One of the things that I like to do when it rains is shop. I remember getting a dress for much less than the asking price, because the manager was upset that not enough people were shopping for the end of the season sale and she did not want to return the dress to the stock room. On another rainy day, I received a free lunch at a restaurant by giving the the right answer to a trivia question. It was raining so much that the restaurant staff thought of playing a trivia game to draw a crowd.They had a sign in the window about the contest. I am so glad that I stopped in, because it worked for me.
In short, don't be sad when it rains. Wear bright rain gear. Go to lunch. Go shopping. Hang out at the spa. Take a deep breath and let the rain speak to you. Rainy days can be your best days. Shhhhhhh! Do you hear that? The rain is telling me to call some friends. Well, I have to go. It is time to talk to my girlfriends. That is my message. What is yours?
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