I woke up this morning to the sounds of rain dripping from the roof. I like the sound of rain. I find it very soothing. As I lay there listening, it brought back many memories of rain.
When I was very young, I loved playing in the rain. I grew up in Miami, Florida. There was a rainy season each year when the rain would pour down and the streets would flood. I loved this time of year. I always got a new umbrella to use when I walked to school. I would jump in the puddles and laugh with my friends. The elementary schools in Florida had open hallways. You would walk out of the classroom into a hallway that was covered but open to a courtyard. Our classroom had jalousy windows all along the outside wall so you could see outside. I can remember watching the rain come down while in the classroom, but what I particularly loved was walking down the hallway when it rained. The rain would flow off the hallway covering making a wall of rain that would splash on you as you walked in line. There was a certain beauty to the rain that was refreshing.
I also have many memories of walking in the rain when I was at college. It was fashionable to have see-through umbrellas that would go over your upper body at that time. I would be inside my little bubble of protection, able to see the world I passed, as I walked to classes. I also had a yellow raincoat that I would wear. My husband (boyfriend at the time) was studying photography and took pictures of me walking in the rain with my yellow coat and umbrella. Even at that age, I couldn't resist jumping in puddles!
We have had so many gray days lately; it was a relief to actually have rain. There was a particular beauty in the way my mood improved due to the rain today. I was productive! I worked out at Curves, got my nails done, and ran several errands. It was a great day. I hope you enjoyed your day, too!
Have you found your joy today?
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