One of my friends writes beautiful tweets on Twitter.com, capturing sunlight on a leaf or I don't know... just the magick of whatever moment he happens to be in. And all in 140 characters or less. I am most impressed. The only thing that seems to inspire me to do that is the rain.
I've always been confused by people who get grouchy when it rains. It's just water. I promise, you won't melt. And the rain brings such a wealth of nourishment to everyone. At a very basic level everything you eat requires water. And to think, it just falls freely from the sky!
The other thing about rain, is that it pushes people inside. I suppose that's why folks get grouchy. “Don't wanna drive in it. Don't wanna get wet. Don't want my hair to frizz. Don't wanna get mud on my trousers. Don't even wanna get out of bed...” We run around on our Hamster Wheels of Have-To's, stressing over all the things we haven't done yet, and the rain Gets In The Way. It forces us to slow down on the freeways (Heavens forfend!), convinces us to stay at home when we'd rather be running and doing, and reminds us that there are things other than Hamster Wheels. How often are we so caught up that we forget the essentials-- like taking a day of rest, or simple pleasures-- hot drinks, curling up with a good story, or even just taking a moment to stare through waving rivulets streaming down a window?
And yet, these small, quiet moments are so important, because they wind us down. We stop, take a moment to breathe, and in that breathing, remember that Life does not equal Job,nor even Doing. Life is just about Being Present In the Moment.
So whether the sun is shining in your neck of the woods, or whether you're experiencing streaming rivulets of water on your window, remember today to take a moment to breathe, and to enjoy everything around you. Remember, the best nourishments fall from the sky.
Peace.
