When I awoke this morning I was feeling relatively good. A little tired, but good nonetheless. As the day progressed, a headache would not leave me alone and I began to feel weak, tired and irritable so I retired to my bed to rest. In the middle of resting I did a little work and watched some movies on my laptop.
A few minutes ago I was on my way into the kitchen to get a drink of water and I heard the beginnings of a storm. The thunder boomed as the sky became dark and rain started to sprinkle. For some reason, at that moment I decided to go and get the mail. I could beat the rain, I thought.
When I glanced out of the weekend I could see the pavement in the driveway getting damp. I heard the patter of rain on the leaves and the wind picked up a little bit. The cool rain hit my skin and I began to trot a little. Against my will, a giggle escaped my throat. Just thinking about it makes me laugh. I started to run a little ‘cause the rain was coming down faster, but I had a big grin on my face.
I giggled, skipped and rain back to the house as I began to get wet. It was so exhilarating. I can’t remember the last time I played in the rain. In fact, most of my adult life I have lamented my hate of the rain and how it gets on my glasses, it’s cold and inconvenient.
Today, as I did something totally against my nature, I experienced a moment of pure, unabashed joy – just like a child at play – it’s a moment I think we should all take for ourselves more often.
As I sit here on the bed and watch the rain beat down on the leaves of the tree outside of my window, I’m looking forward to my next chance to experience life like a child. It is truly a magical and freeing moment.
What are you going to do to put a little childhood joy back into your life?
6 folks a chattin':
I love this! I haven't played in the rain in forever!
I would have loved this similar experience of playing in the rain. I believe this is one experience that many missed and yet we are not doing it as often as we would love to.
Good for you! It's nice to be like a child again -- very liberating. :)
What a great post! I cannot remember the last time I did the same...you motivated me. The next storm we have, I will be out there, dancing in the rain!
This post makes me happy all the way to my insides. <3
Lovely Petula!
I love this post. I had a similar post that I wanted to put up. Not regarding me playing in the rain but my children. Maybe I should jump out there and give it a try too huh? *wink*
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