The Rain is Here
Literally. I'm so excited.
Dear Travelers,
This is my first day off in 7 days. I have been furiously busy. I’m not proud of that. I’ve fallen asleep at my computer twice this week. Again, not proud of that. I’m actually embarrassed by it but I have a tendency to push myself too hard when I’m really into something. That, currently, is writing. If you do too, I see you. It’s okay. Go easy on yourself.
Today, a storm came. An actual storm with thunder, lightning, and wind. I was ecstatic (my dog, not so much). We don’t get storms like that here in Southern California so this is special. Being from the Sonoran Desert, storms like that happen a lot. The area I grew up has some of the most electrical storms on earth. I miss it. I miss it in my bones. When I get to experience one, it makes my day…and on my day off…this was heaven.
I tried to keep the back door open so I could feel immersed but I couldn’t. The rain was coming sideways and into the house. I grabbed towels to clean up the water and slammed the door shut.
My dog was terrified and for some reason went into the kitchen for shelter. I gave him a towel and some treats and sat on the floor with him while I wrote. He eventually laid down although he was still anxious. He panted and stared at me while I calmly typed away.
I soaked up that storm. The noise and the smell. Rain hitting the dry earth. I got lost in writing and would often stare out the window, water streaming down, and wandered through my thoughts.
No texts and no calls came through.
I put some food out for the dog and we got a break in the storm.
He finally ate and we headed outside. Now, he was stoked. The rain brought out all the smells in the ground and he couldn’t contain his excitement…hopping around. The air, cool. My brain, energized. What a perfect day off.
Celebrate these small moments. Bask in them when you get the chance. It makes time feel like it is standing still. They don’t come often. We are usually too busy with our to-do lists to soak them up but please do.
Nature has a way of reminding us of our place in the universe. We are small, perhaps inconsequential. But what we put out in the universe, we get back, so share kindness. Share empathy. Share grace.
Have a beautiful weekend outside in whatever weather you enjoy. Until next time.
Peace,
Kit
Felt like I got to enjoy that storm with you! Feel more refreshed and relaxed. Thanks!