When you wake up in the morning and see that it is raining outside, how do you feel? Usually, rain causes disruption to our day and makes it more difficult for us to do what we want to do. Rain can be rather annoying, but it is also necessary for everything on earth to survive and thrive.
Life Is Full of Rain and Rainbows
The older we get, the more we realize that life is full of rain and rainbows.
We encounter many negative events or challenging situations (rain) throughout our lives that we need to learn how to handle. These events and situations can disrupt us on our journey to greater things (rainbows).
However, handling the challenges of life is easier said than done.
How to Handle the Rain
When life throws some rain your way, there are ways you can protect yourself and get yourself through the storm.
Use an Umbrella
What do you grab when it’s raining outside? The typical answer is an umbrella. Just like an umbrella protects you from getting wet, a support system can protect you from falling apart.
When we go through challenging times, it is easy for us to keep our problems to ourselves, but we are social creatures and were designed to lean on each other for support. Don’t be afraid to call a friend or family member when you’re struggling.
Jump In the Puddles
Many children love rainstorms because they get to jump around in the puddles. They find something great about something that could have made them truly upset.
When life gives you hard times, let yourself feel it, but also find something positive about the situation. Ask yourself, “what wouldn’t I have if this situation didn’t happen?” Think about what knowledge you’ve learned from the situation, what people it brought into your life, or how it’s pushing you towards something incredible.
Remember that All Storms Come to An End
When it starts raining, we usually pull out our phones to check what time the rain is estimated to stop. When things go wrong in our lives, we don’t have the luxury of knowing when it will end, but we do have the knowledge that it will not last forever.
Challenging situations can feel like they last an eternity, but they always come to an end. Find ways to remind yourself that the end is in sight. Soon, you will get to move on to something better. Soon, you will see the rainbow.
How to Celebrate the Rainbows
Life isn’t only about getting through difficult times. We also need to make the most out of our best moments.
Take A Picture
The first thing people typically do when they see a rainbow is take out their phone and take a picture. We want to be able to remember the best parts of our lives so that we can look back on those times when things are less than ideal.
Whether it’s taking a picture, writing a note, or posting about it on social media, do something to remember your good times.
Give Yourself a Pot of Gold
There are plenty of tales about finding gold at the end of the rainbow. When something good happens to you, treat yourself. Buy yourself something nice, go out with friends, or take a night to relax. You deserve it for weathering the storm.
Share With the People Around You
Everyone loves rainbows. Share your good times with the people you are closest with so they too can share in the joy of your rainbow.
Remember, the rain allows us to learn how to handle the challenges of life in order to get to our desired destination. And sometimes, the storms that come aren’t meant to disrupt our lives. They come to clear our path.
