It is absolutely pouring outside! The sky is dark, the pugs are snuggled in under the quilt on my lap. They are like little children hiding in a fort. As soon as I put the quilt over my lap and feet they burrow under, all three of them, pulling the quilt taught, and this way and that. It always makes me smile. But they are under there now because they don’t like storms. My Tanner is especially afraid of storms and must hide underneath or behind something as the thunder rumbles through the sky. But I love storms. There is something about the sound of rain coming down on the roof, all around us, on the deck just outside my studio where I am now that is comforting to me. After the fire in February 2014 I couldn’t sleep. Finally I tried different apps on my tablet, nature sounds, but it was the rain that did it. I think the sound of rain is one of the most soothing sounds in the world. I know that it is for a lot of people. Do you like the rain?
And no, I don’t mean serious weather. There have been too many hurricanes and too much heartbreaking devastation this year. A great many people are still recovering from it and will be for some time, no, I mean the thunderstorms that roll through, the aftermath being that everything looks fresh and green and dewy and the air smells good. It refreshes things, it makes gardens grow. And just now as fires rage on in California I am praying, praying that the fires may stop, praying that people will be safe, and especially, now, praying that they can have some of this rain to put out the fires.
And now, isn’t this soothing? There are many rain sounds videos on youtube. Some go for 10 or 12 hours. You could just put it on in the background if you needed the soothing sounds…
I think I am going to close my eyes and just listen to the rain. I think this is a perfect plan for today. Close your eyes, listen, rest, be at peace…
The Experiment ~A 365 Day Search For Truth, Beauty &
Happiness: Day 1 ~ Introduction To The Project
“Do or do not. There is no try.”
Yoda
