It's pouring down out there right now. Talks of tornados and hail. I decided to get out there right in it. Lightning streaking across the dark sky. Thunder crashing seconds after. I miss my storm chasing days when I lived at the beach. I would go out on purpose and be the only person sane enough to stand in the softness of the sand and watch the dark clouds glide in from over the ocean.
You ever watched a storm form over the sea? From the farthest distance you can see the rain pouring down into the waves. All the while on top of you the thunder cracks and lightning threatens to land. Id get excited waitng there for the rain to wash over me. Like a baptism of sorts. Id stand there with my head lifted to the sky eyes open and just be so happy. I actually witnessed lightning strike the sand. Reminded me of when Bill and Ted would touch down in the phone booth. It happened only feet from me. Leaving a streak of glassed sand and some gnarly formations smoking from all the heat. Shit that was crazy.
You ever talked to a storm? There was a time I was really going through it. Another test from the universe. My life had changed drastically in a matter of hours. A new state, no family, friends. Just me and my cat. The rental I arranged was nothing like the photos the crooked landlord sent. I walked into a death chamber. Black mold, dead mice... Fucking nuts. Couldn't sleep in there of course. After driving through the craziest mountian ranges and roads for 16 hours all I wanted was to sleep. Instead I waited for stores to open to.gather hazmat gear and everything else to clean up. Hours later the place was habitable. I felt like everything that could go wrong; had. But let's just say the shit hit the fan after that. Unloading the truck, absolutely spent, I remember when the rain started. Deep in the woods off grid with no cell service and no one else for at least 2 miles. The storm came in rapidly spilling fat heavy drops into the trees. Torrential down pour is an understatement. I took myself out side then and shouted to the clouds asking them why after all I'd been through they choose that moment to run up on me. I was pissed and gave the storm a piece of my damn mind. With every complaint thunder crashed. With every tear lightning shot. I screamed then, because there was no sympathy, no letting up. It rained and rained and rained. After everything I endured in just over 24 hours I was deflated but not defeated. Then something happened. Just as quickly as it rode in the rain calmed. The drips like sweet kisses on my skin. I felt in their lightness compassion. I felt loved, protected even. The sun had begun to find its way again in the sky. Everything around me serene. Born again. With a calm mind and peaceful spirit I took what I needed immediately in and chose to leave the rest for later. Rest is what I needed. The storm taught me a lesson....
Right now. Take a little time to calm your mind. Walk away from the mile long list and ground yourself. Be gentle with you. There's always enough time. And everything does work out in the end. Believe it.
X
