Woke early this morning to the computer thingies bleeping at me, yes slept downstairs with radiator on low all night, upstairs feels so damp, so switched everything off and finished reading Tuesdays with Morrie by candlelight with a cuppa fruitee. A book for everyone yep and I cried...."OK. This story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He's enjoying the wind and the fresh air-until he notices the other waves in front of him, crashing against the shore.
My God, this is terrible. the wave says. Look what's going to happen to me!
Then along comes another wave. It sees the first wave, looking grim, and it says to him, Why do you look so sad?
The first wave says, You don't understand! We're all going to crash! All us waves are going to be nothing! Isn't it terrible?
The second wave says, No, You don't understand. You're not a wave, you are part of the ocean."I make a dash to the p.o to post a letter for A, and see a patch of blue sky, reminding me it is still there :) the leccy has come back on and I see the pool of water in the snug so get mopping...listening to the radio - an excellent programme Taking a Stand, this week about bipolar, I think most of us know someone who has this to some degree or another and this is a very honest account which gives great insight and a better understanding and for those who have never considered it listen walk a while in anothers shoes..........
The little bit of blue grew and by the time A J n I got to Alora, the promised rain had all gone, well little splatters every now n then, the happy people all glumly say it will be back tomorrow, but it was forecast for today and it didn't happen.......some folks - anything to moan about LOL The rivers are all well above their banks and flowing fast - the land looks very Scotland with puddles everywhere in water logged land, great clumps of mud and cacti have slithered down onto the roads and in some places the road has erupted, literally, force of water underground - amazing, apparently we were on orange alert again last night..........
February 15, 2010
Rainy-Day Ideas
Uplifting Showers
The simple miracle of water falling from the sky has been interpreted in many ways by many cultures. In various areas of the world, rain was viewed as a nourishing gift, given by well-pleased deities. Rain also served as a symbol of emotional cleansing and represented the unending union between earth and sky. Today, rain is often seen as an annoyance—something to be borne doggedly while attending to one’s usual duties. But the arrival of one or more rainy days can also be interpreted as a signal to slow down and contemplate life. When Mother Nature darkens the sky and causes drizzle to fall, freshly opened buds close and many animals settle into their nests for a period of repose. We can honor rainy days by following the example put forth by the flora and fauna around us. Even if we must venture out into a shower, we can still slow down and appreciate our connection to nature.
A rainy day spent indoors can be wonderfully uplifting. As the rain pours down, fill your home with light, sound, and comfort so that you can fully appreciate the loveliness of being snug and dry during a downpour. Storms literally change the energy in the air, and you may feel driven to follow suit by burning incense or sage, ringing bells or chimes, lighting candles, or singing. You may even feel compelled to talk to each room in your home in order to express your gratitude for the protection they give you. If, however, you feel claustrophobic rather than calm because you cannot venture outdoors, you can clear away negative energy by getting rid of clutter, sweeping away dust, and freshening your up spaces. The happier you are in your home, the more beautiful and wondrous a simple rain shower will seem.
A sheltered spot like a covered porch, sunroom, or bay window can provide you with a wonderful vantage point from which to meditatively observe raindrops as they make their descent to earth. And the pitter-patter of rain on a rooftop or car window can even be a therapeutic and soothing sound—one that reminds us that while the unforeseen will always be a part of our lives, we should never forget that nearly every cloud that comes into our lives will have a silver lining.
Well that was quite timely :)
Blessings be........
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