Today has begun quite swimmingly. Almost literally as I found myself out jogging in the middle of a torrential downpour with rivers of rainwater splashing at my heels and soaking my feet. And I loved it. I’ve discovered that jogging in the rain is really quite nice, whereas for me, walking in the rain is quite a bore. I like to walk with my hands free (one of my daily practices includes a ‘power walk’ – happy to tell you what that is if you ask me!), so a walk in the rain doesn’t involve an umbrella. And, as I’m walking, that usually means I’m going somewhere and don’t want to get wet. Hence a raincoat and a leather hat. But running in the rain is a different thing altogether! I’m not going anywhere in particular so I don’t need to stay dry. As I get hot and sweaty (as opposed to cold and damp) the rain kindly cools me off. And still there’s more to it than this. I’m enjoying the rain instead of cursing it, and that is the loveliest feeling of all. I’m not a fan of rain, so it’s nice to enjoy the power, the wetness, the freshness – of each drop as it falls from the sky.
And now, with soggy trainers hanging from the radiator, I’m here, at my desk, full of the joy of rain and ready for a day’s work. Wishing you a bright day, even if the clouds are grey.
:)
