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Rain in the Beauty

By Elizabeth Mattke | Monday, May 11, 2009 11:30 AM ET

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The sound of rain is so relaxing. Every time there is a changing of seasons, all I can do is awe at our world. I see the beauty of everything around me, and love how beautiful it is every time I am alert and oriented. Some people do not like rain because of the inability to see, or the possibility to get wet, but I will give you another perspective that will help you to appreciate it.

As the rain from the sky hits the ground, I sometimes wonder how easy or difficult the process is to make it happen. A water cycle takes place: water from the ground evaporates to the air, and then from the air comes rain; consequently, this cycle happens a lot. However, I love this cycle because it brings me closer to nature. I get the opportunity to hear the birds chirp more often, see the beautiful lightning, and the sound of thunder. Another area I enjoy is seeing the bugs come out and play or work, and to see the grass turn green. These make me go “Wow!” I love to see the grass grow, flowers bloom, and see cars get clean from all the rain.

The rain is a blessing in disguise. Despite this becoming a short dark moment with the environment appearing grim until the clouds passes; I also see many children outside playing outside in of the rain, and the mud made from it. These individuals have no idea what nature goes through to make it occur, but love to enjoy it because it so fun to see water coming from the heavens above them. They take advantage of life for what it is currently. Each of them are thankful for the opportunity to have more water to drink, and to eventually swim in during the summer months when they are out.

Rain is so beautiful, and it relaxes you as it falls. Life is so short, so please take advantage of the opportunity to love and enjoy the little things that come your way.

Elizabeth Lord is a graduate student in Organizational Leadership with Fort Hays State University, She is participating in the Summer 2009 Tonic Positively Good Writer's Program.

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