I took a moment this afternoon to sit in the backyard on the deck and just be. It’s a good thing my deck is covered because a random raincloud passed overhead. It is such a surreal experience to see it rain when there is hardly a cloud in the sky. I just so happened to be sitting under the one raincloud in an expansive deep blue sky. The raindrops sparkled as they fell like mini rainbow droplets.
Being the only one under a raincloud reminded me of a cartoon from a long time ago, maybe Charlie Brown, in which the character was always followed by a raincloud.
For me, this sudden rain was not a moment to sit and go “Oh Shit, it’s raining on such a pretty day,” it was time to look around and find the beauty in the storm. Life is filled with little storm clouds that pass over head.
There is beauty and release from that momentary experience. Before too long, it will pass, be forgotten and life will continue on as usual. What you hold in your heart is what will move you closer to where you need to be or you could just find yourself stuck in the mud.
It’s your choice.
That’s it for my little afternoon reverie…thanks for listening.