it's raining right now and it's awesome. the smell and sound of rain is soothing to me. comforting and relaxing. that maybe experienced differently from some-like those who live in states were rain constantly falls. i live where the rain could fall and last for only 10 mins and you may not see it for another few weeks or months. so, when it rains, i enjoy the visitation. but there are those who see rain as something dark and negative. it brings sadness to some. hurtful memories. it's weird how something as natural as the rain falling can bring a romantic moment to lovers or thoughts of death to someone else. rain or shine-we have the ability to change our realities by how we want to see moments given to us. not by pretending whatever is happening isn't happening. but by rethinking how we want that difficult moment to make us feel. if rain fall brings sad memories-then it's time to create happy moments during the rainy season. if sunshine brings negative memories-then it's time to create happier activies into my life when the sun is out. the sun can come out while it's raining by letting the sun shine in your mind,heart and soul. call a friend and laugh. call a family member and talk about the good old days. draw. write a poem. dance in your room. dance with a friend. dance in the rain. celebrate what nature brings as a gift from God. you can feel the sun in heart-even while the rain is falling on your head.
FINAL THOUGHT: i like the rain and the sunshine. i have activities that are positive when both occur. i can be sad when both occur. i have smiled when both happens. they are tools that sometimes affect my mood, but the ultimate control is my decision to feel how i want to feel-despite my environment. it's ok to feel sad or any tough emotions that brings you "down". but you do have a choice in challenging those feelings when they control your moments longer than you would like them to.
QUESTION: what positive things can you be thankful for about the rain and the sun?
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