My type B introverts probably don't need any convincing that rainy days are welcome blessings. Rain is white noise while you read, a predictable show to watch through the window, and an excuse to stay indoors wrapped in a blanket. A cold blue rainstorm perfectly contrasts the warm orange glow of a desk lamp or a fire, making couches and beds more comfortable than they were before. Not to mention that soft grey selfie lighting!
Every time it rains, people seem to get so sad. That part kind of sucks. So, allow me to bring a little peace to your rainy day with these quotes.
"Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life."
- John Updike
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"The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing—a blanket—the comfort of a friend."
- Douglas Coupland
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"'Valentine Weather'
Kiss me with rain on your eyelashes,
come on, let us sway together,
under the trees, and to hell with thunder."
- Edwin Morgan, A Book Of Lives
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"From where we stand the rain seems random. If we could stand somewhere else, we would see the order in it."
- Tony Hillerman
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"Look at the rain long enough, with no thoughts in your head, and you gradually feel your body falling loose, shaking free of the world of reality. Rain has the power to hypnotize."
- Haruki Murakami, South of the Border, West of the Sun
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"Never dance in a puddle when there's a hole in your shoe (it's always best to take your shoes off first)."
- John D. Rhodes
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"Raindrops are the perfect lullaby"
-Unknown
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"When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles!"
- Winnie the Pooh
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"Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul."
- Emily Logan Decens
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"Let there be Sunshine, let there be rain, let the broken-hearted love again."
- Bruce Springsteen
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Ah, rain. If you're not convinced yet, just blast "Umbrella" by Rihanna and you should be yanked to our side by the nostalgia.
The beautiful thing about rain, if I may get philosophical for a moment, is that it reminds us to let go. Let go of outdoor plans, let go of control, and let things be as they are. It reminds us that nature is beyond our control, and the best thing to do is not just accept it, but enjoy it.
