birds&rain--bows

Sigh....it is dreary, raining and windy outside right now. the rain always affects my mood, especially when the climate has been consistently sunny, warm and still, as it has been for the past few weeks. the temperature has been in the 70's and 80's and today it is in the high 50's/low 60's. i don't hate the rainy weather, because it helps me to appreciate the sunny weather. GOD knows exactly what to do! GOD gives us mostly sunny, beautiful days and throws in an occasional wet and cold day, just to keep us in check. because,we can be unappreciative and take for granted all the aesthetics in a typical spring or summer day. just think....after the rain has passed,the ground has dried, the birds begin to chirp again, we instantly become relieved and happy, for the sun is shining again and the temperature is just right!
perhaps i'm negating the beauty in the rain, there is beauty in it, it washes away the pollen, gives nourishment and life to the trees and flowers and makes rAinBows! i presume i just don't typically look at it that way.

my office has a big window, overlooking some trees and a courtyard type area. so every morning, since the spring season has begun, this same bird (i observed the bird, so i know its the same one) flys into my window, not once, not twice, perhaps about 5 to 10 times, trying to figure out how he/she/it can get into my office. and every time, i either get an attitude or just shake my head at the poor, clueless bird. but, today, i miss the bird, he/she/it has not shown up, perhaps, because of the rain....or has the bird given up? i think i was beginning to admire the bird's persistence and curiosity......that bird and the rain teaches very valuable lessons..... if it weren't for the rain, i wouldn't appreciate the sun, meaning, the difficult times and situations make the good times, even better. and that bird tells me to be diligent in that which i desire, oh and to stay out of the rain when i can, but don't disregard it and to appreciate each day, each person and situation!