“Man owes his existence to 1 inch of topsoil, and the fact that it rains” — Unknown
When the rains softly taps on my metal roof in my mountain cabin, I get this unrecognized nostalgia for something that must go way, way back in my psyche. The sound is comforting and soothing and makes me feel like the earth is being bathed in some sort of healing, homemade balm. Well, it is actually. We need rain in our area right now, so there are healing qualities to the blessed drenching while forests have become so dry and in fear of fire.
As I write, today is it raining, more of a drizzle really and 37 degrees. I took the dogs out for a walk and was astounded by the beauty of the raindrops on the grass. Isn’t it amazing how the earth feeds itself? It is a miracle of nature and one that should not go unappreciated.
When it rains in the Spring in the mountains, it’s time to bundle up under a blanket, build a fire and sink into a good book. It’s Nature’s way of replenishing the ground and should also be a time for us to reacquaint ourselves with this every day miracle. What could be better than a dreamy day with nothing better to do than listening to the raindrops hitting the roof and feeling the thunder bounce off the mountains. It is a cacophony of sound charged with electrical impulses. Renewing and refreshing, not only the ground, but the human spirit as well.
So next time it rains, take a moment, to allow yourself to drench your senses in the motor skills of Mother Nature. Let it’s shrouded mystery entertain you while it waters the earth. Give thanks and rest in the gratitude of knowing that the gifts that bring this sprinkling shall bloom and grow only when the Heaven bathes the earth in it’s never ending cycle of rain and sun, clouds and mist, growth and splendor……..
I just finished a book entitled, “The Hidden Messages of Water”. I devoured it. It was written by a man in Japan who started doing research on water crystals and found that “healthy” water, coming from nature springs, snow melt, etc has a structurally superior crystal than water that is contaminated by pollution or other toxins.
He also, discovered, through over 200 replications of the same experiment, that water responds to words and thought. I know that sounds impossible, but remember, without water, man would cease to exist. It is the one element that makes life possible. Our bodies are 70% water. Without water, we could not drink, or irrigate our crops. I had such an “Ah Ha” moment while reading this fascinating book, that it makes me want to bless my water each time I bathe or drink, much like we do when we bless our food when we eat.
If you have ever visited a Catholic Church, you may have noticed a small bowl of “holy water” at the entrance to the sanctuary. Silly, huh? I think not. I now have the utmost respect for the fact that it rains.
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hidden-Messages-in-Water/Masaru-Emoto/9780743289801
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