Rain

I've been hearing so many people complain about the rain we've had lately, and I can't help but to smile and shake my head in disbelief.

There's nothing bad about the rain. Sure, it's cloudy, wet, cooler, and a bit depressing, but doesn't that make the sunny days all that much more beautiful? The rain also washes away the dirt and dry/dusty feel to everything. Did you notice how vibrant the colors were here in MN on your way to work this morning? It's beautiful out there today.

The same can be said for life.

It was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who said, "Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary." He was right. If life was good and happy all of the time, we wouldn't notice the special things going on around us. A little rain in our lives washes us clean of our dirt and allows us the opportunity to see things in a different light. We realize the special people around us, we take stock of the good things we have, and we notice the beauty of the finer details.

The next time it rains, don't complain about it. Just start a countdown to the next sunny day. There is always a sunny day up ahead.

Sean