For a Fruitful Life, We Seek Rain as Well as Sunshine

Yesterday as I was walking home after having left my car for repair of my air conditioning, I passed a church with a sign in front that said: "For a fruitful life, we seek rain as well as sunshine."

As I walked I began to feel the significance of what was written.

If we want a fruitful life, we are going to need those things that help us to grow. We will need the things that nourish us, even though we may not 'like' them. We will also need those things that provide contrast so that we can more fully appreciate and feel deeper gratitude for what we do have.

Rain is fun to play in and feel on our face.
A gentle rain is beautiful to watch.
Rain can surprise us with a rainbow.
Rain helps our plants and flowers grow.
Rain washes away the dust of the past.
Rain returns precious water to earth.
Rain is a magical phenomenon - all of those rain drops falling from the sky!

And perhaps the most wondrous thing about seeking rain and receiving that which we seek, is that even as it rains, the sun is always shining - every time - without exception!

Rijuta Tooker
Soul-Power Community