One year ago

I’m sitting here in my room while the rain is pouring down on the leaves of the trees in front of my flat. It reminds me exactly of May 2023. When I was at home due to my burnout at that time, it has rained the first two weeks nearly every day. It felt like nature wanted to wash away all the pain and negative emotions that has grown in my body over the years. As everything has broken down, the sound of rain together with the birds’ singing, has helped me that I could breathe again. Nothing else was so calming down as this. I’ve opened my window and was sitting on the window ledge, thankful for experiencing these moments. I’ve never thought that I could feel so secure. Have you ever felt the same way when it has rained? I do believe that appreciating rain which gives us the opportunity for growth, peace and thankfulness, is a powerful way of staying happy - even in times when the sun is not there.