rain.
What’s interesting about the rain is how they can affect a person’s mood and emotion. How they sound when they reach our roof tops, how they fall gently into our faces, how they pour heavily on dry streets, how they create a relaxing rhythm or annoy a person.
What does the rain bring which changes everything?
For some, it soothes their tired body but some would say “oh good, it just ruined my day!” Some would want to be mushy and cuddle their loved ones or even their pillows or stuffed toys but some would just sit in one corner and feel so blue. Some would rejoice because for once they burst their deepest emotions with the rain but some would be angry for a cancelled day-out. Some would enjoy playing with the rain but some would be pissed off by the mud it brought to their feet and clothes. Some would just be glad that they brought their umbrellas with them but some would be wasted trying to find a nearest shed. Some would be lucky that there is traffic because they are with their loved ones but some would increase their temper because of the long wait. Some would be happy because the class is suspended and can chill in their homes but some will get bored because they can’t go out of their lonely houses. Some would be fortunate that they have their shelter with them but some would cry out and feel hopeless because there’s nothing to protect them from the rain’s hard pour. Some would feel thankful for they are stable when there’s a typhoon but some would feel helpless and worthless for they lose everything they have put up in life.
I personally belong to those people who feel their spirits high when the rain pours. I am very positive when it rains. I simply love the rain and it sets my mood. Sometimes people find it weird with me and ask me of reasons why I feel that way. At first, I just can’t answer but as I think of reasons I realized there are many answers. Answers which are based on my theory, well it only applies to me and it depends upon you if you feel the same way.
First, I love the rain because for the simplest reason, I am born during a rainy season. My mother said that there was even a typhoon when she gave birth to me.
Second is that I believe that it is a blessing, some people would just take the rain for granted but you see, without the rain, we would ran out of water supply. It showers the plants and the trees in forests. It cleanses the environment from dirt and many more. Also, as the old saying goes, Rain comes in hand with a blessing from God.
Third is, I believe it’s a time for bonding especially when the family is gathered and is all in the house. They would spend each time with one another and would just laugh with each other’s stories. The world is so busy with things and with work and forgets that things are not important but the love and the time you give to one another.
Fourth is that, what comes after the rain is a RAINBOW which symbolizes new hope and new beginning. There’s also this saying that at the end of the rainbow there is a pot of gold. I don’t take it literally but I believe it’s more of thinking that though it rained so hard and many people lose their home, there is still a LIFE and a chance that we can make it better.
Fifth is, I believe that it is a gift that cleanses not only our body but our souls for we can let out our deepest, darkest and most sensitive part of ourselves as it showers everything that it has laid on to. We can feel light as they lightly fall into our bare skin.
Lastly is that, I believe that the rain is the bravest thing ever created by God because they are not afraid to fall knowing that they will destroy themselves when they reach the ground. I feel grateful for being with the rain for shares its braveness with me. I become strong as they are; I become fearless in taking every step of my journey. Though they are composed of tiny droplets they made a huge impact in one’s life and I would also want to make a huge impact in someone’s life.
These reasons are not enough because as I would always say, words aren’t enough. It is not raining today but I am looking forward to it.
Perceptions about things depend on people. It varies from one point to the other. I don’t know whether which more people would prefer, nevertheless, this is how I view the rain, how about yours?
Posted by: Dianne Peña | 11-06-2007 | 04:11 PM
Posted in: Rhapsodies
