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Have you ever just watched rain fall to the ground? Notice how it falls lightly and heavily at the same time? How it quickly transitions from gentle, light rain to sharp, heavy daggers? Sometimes you should just take a break from your fast-paced life, slow down, just for awhile, and just sit back and watch the rain, though if you live in the city, it is very hard to admire rain in its most natural form, with unnatural sounds distracting every minute, and who knows how polluted the air is.

I’ve always wanted to walk in the rain, without having to hurry to shelter, without the worries of catching a cold. I want to walk in the forest alone during rainfall, but also knowing that I am not truly alone, that I am not far from my loved ones. Rain brings out the tranquil side of one, for all they can do is sit and watch, helpless to change the weather to suit their needs. When you sit back and truly watch the rain, you notice that sliver of sunlight and blue sky peeking out from behind the dark clouds, and you know that there is always a brighter side. Then, before you know it, it is all gone, to be replaced by a clear blue sky, with the shining sun, singing birds, and a pale rainbow reflected in the sky, symbolizing hope and a new start. Sometimes, when it may not seem like it, rain can be a blessing.

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