Mother nature, please ignore all the haters who wish for the rain to go away. Growing up the best days to walk home were the rainy ones. Stomping through puddles and getting absolutely drenched made the best adventure. I’ve always had an unpopular opinion about gloomy weather. I absolutely love it! Let me tell you why.
1. Relaxation
Many people claim to like the rain for one, and only one, reason. Rainy days are the perfect movie days, book days, cuddling days, and napping days. I suppose I could just sum it all up and say rain equals relaxation! Cuddle up on the couch or in bed with a warm drink in hand, maybe even catch up on a few hours of lost sleep.
2. Puddle jumping
Even though rainy days call for a surplus of indoor activities, there’s no reason to be afraid of getting a little wet. Unless you’re the wicked witch of the west, the rain won’t hurt you. I promise. Throw on some rain boots and frolic in the rain. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
3. Reflection
Rain washes away the old and brings in the new. Rainy days are a perfect time to get some rest, personal space and rejuvenation. Rainy days, when the pace is slowed down a bit, are the perfect time to reflect on what has been going on in your hectic life. Use the time to get back on your feet and get reorganized.
4. April flowers bring May showers
Like I said, rain washes away the old and brings in the new. Just because I love the rain, doesn’t mean I don’t love myself a good beach day as well. I love to sit out in the sun or lay in my hammock, but I know that I have to wait out the rain before I can get there. I might as well enjoy the rain while it’s here, because I know summer isn’t too far behind.
The rain can be a beautiful thing if we let it be. Mother nature, please ignore all the naysayers who can only find the positives in a sunny day, and continue to bring us rain. Give them the chance to love it as much as I do.
