I’m watching the drizzles becoming bigger drops and wonder if I’ll be able to go out for my morning walk. I can almost feel my garden smiling as the rain gently meet the soil. I cannot help but rejoice, knowing that the rain brings much relief to many of us. I welcome the rain and was quite satisfied even though it impacted my morning walk. I noticed the weather changing significantly, the quick disruption in the rain turning into a massive storm. There was a deluge of rain pouring from the sky. I know this can dampen many a spirit but feel comforted that rainstorms help sustain life on earth by bringing much needed water. I know that people might be caught in this storm and hope it remains a restorative shower and not a downpour that causes floods and landslides.
I’m reminded how we can usually handle the mild frustrations and problems that surface on easy days, but trials can bring us to the brink. In the storms that wreck life, what’s really valuable becomes completely transparent and unclouded. Some of us might be able to survive the storm as we accept the shelter in our metaphorical boat. Others might feel optimistic, or feel left behind, and or trapped in the storm.
Life is not always smooth sailing. My wish for all is that we can keep afloat no matter the storms we encounter! I thought of some quotes that you can ponder over and perhaps take with you along your way:
“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott
“Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“Most of us live our lives by accident – we live as it happens. Fulfilment comes when we live our lives on purpose.” – Simon Sinek
28 replies on “Storms of Life”
I cannot tell you, Henrietta, how much I like your post! It is the encouragement that I need right now!
Thank you!
Joanna
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Thank you Joanna, I’m glad my post could bring the necessary encouragement.
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What a wonderful piece of writing Henrietta! It’s so true, life is not smooth sailing … but how we handle the storms, are important. And thank you for sharing those beautiful quotes (I especially like the one from Simon Sinek) 💌.
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Thank you so much for the compliment and for your kind comment Corna 🌸💕 Simon Sinek is such an inspiration!
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Lovely post with great truths. I love a good rain storm, the petrichor after and as you said my friend knowing it helps provide life. I loved your quotes as well. Very uplifting post.
Love ❤️ Joni
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Thank you you so much dear Joni for your kindness💕🌸 I cannot help but appreciate the goodness of the rain. Sending hugs and love your way, happy weekend ❤️
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I always enjoy your lovely and inspirational posts Henrietta. Love you, Joni
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Louisa May Alcott is one of my favourite writers and it was a joy to read one of her quotes after your particularly reflective and inspiring write! Storms are definitely a part of life and what matters is that we make it through ❤️
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I am so glad that you enjoyed reading Louisa May Alcott quote , thank you so much for the compliment 💕🌸 I appreciate your kindness.
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Beautiful post, Hen. I, too, love the rain, whether it comes down lightly or in buckets! Enjoy your weekend! 🌞
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Thank you so much Lisa 💕🌸 Have a lovely weekend
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You as well! 🌞
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I find life is seldom smooth sailing, I think I only realized that when I was in my 40s. I like living life on purpose but had to learn how to allow for unforseen circumstances. Thank you for a lovely thought provoking post. 🌷💖🌺
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Thank you so much Morag 🌸💕enjoy the week ahead
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Thank you, you too.
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Thank you for sharing encouraging words!!… hope you have smooth sailing through whatever storms life may put in your path!!.. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. (Author Unknown)… 🙂
Until we meet again…
May you always be blessed
with walls for the wind,
a roof for the rain,
a warm cup of tea by the fire,
laughter to cheer you,
those you love near you,
and all that your heart might desire.
(Irish Saying)
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I love that saying, thank you so much. Wishing you smooth sailings too ☺️
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This is lovely Henrietta. ❤
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Thank you LaDonna 🌸💕 Sending big virtual hugs your way
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💗💗😊💗💗
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lovely post & adorable photo! wishing you rainbows, dear Hen
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Thank you for your kindness dear da-Al 💕🌸
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A beautiful post, Henrietta. Love the quotes! ❤ Delightful photo!
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Thank you Cheryl. I appreciate your kindness ❤️
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Great quotes. I really appreciate this one: ‘“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott”. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much 😊
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Welcome 🙂
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Very nice blog posts, thoroughly enjoyed.
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