For Now, It’s Rain

For now, it’s rain:

it appears there’s going to be another three days of inclement weather ahead. I should just mange to get my first early walk in before this latest streak of steady rain begins. Every outing thereafter seems to hold the promise being wet throughout my morning excursions. It’s going to be fairly unpleasant, or mostly so, as no matter the rain gear worn there’s always wet feet incurred from countless puddles, raindrops somehow leaking in through unsuspected ways, and shoes and jackets that never really completely dry before the next walk arrives. Some walks are absolutely miserable, and no amount of positive affirmations can possibly tell me otherwise. But even the worst weather is an opportunity of exploring nature, a true adventure just outside my front door, and I’m always eager for the experience itself, as being miserable means I’m in the thick of life, immersed in the joy of what every moment offers.

and for now, it’s rain.

I’m absolutely fine with that, even if it’s not my preference.

as the rain holds a certain magic too.

for one, I mostly have this time alone, with few others venturing outside to face these downpours. I love solitary mornings, and a rainstorm presents the perfect opportunity to embrace this aloneness. As well, there’s nourishment to these storms, as if springs…