Reframing Rain - Mindfully with Gratitude

Rain.

What comes to mind when you hear that word?

Rain, rain go away?

Joy?

Yesterday was a gorgeous, hot sunny summer day – a first in this chilly season that hasn’t felt like summer. We opted out of going to the pool on the assumption that today we’d have another glorious chance to go splash around.

Then we awoke to rain. And I felt a little bummed.

On this rainy day, Bodhi and I watched the Desert episode on Human Planet, where they documented the struggle of many peoples to find water in the desert. Rain and water are literally a matter of life and death. The showed the connection between rain, food, life.

As I looked out my window, I reframed my attitude toward rain. I was grateful that it was here and that I have the luxury of turning on a spigot anytime I want for water. I appreciated that I can go to the grocery store anytime I want and have a large selection of food that I don’t need to harvest or tend.

Rain. Sustainer of life.

Rain. A reminder to be so mindful of how I spend each day. There might not be another one like it.

When not playing mouse nest, Meghan Gilroy loves to write about mindful parenting, conscious relationships, and skills for creating a peaceful, passionate and purposeful life. She is a transformative life coach, spiritual teacher, TV Show host and mindful mama to Bodhi (4) and Nick (20). Email her with your mindful parenting tips and questions at meghan@meghangilroy.com or visit her website for more personal growth audios, videos, and tools