Darker days are just as much a part of life as are the days graced with sunshine. They show us a different perspective of our world while helping us appreciate the moments of illumination that inevitably follow. A rainy day with clouds helps to clear the air, washing away stagnation. Still, it’s hard not to feel gloomy or think that the day has been ruined when there are clouds hanging over us. Yet if you can remember that these shades of gray won’t last forever, and that hidden behind the clouds is the blue sky, you’ll find that the beauty of your day is merely playing a game of peek-a-boo with you. Like the mishaps and interruptions that occasionally block the brilliance of our own lives from shining through, the clouds eventually clear away and open up to a brighter horizon.
The next time you wake up to a cloudy day, remember that these shades of gray in life are there just for the moment. No matter how hard the rain falls or how chilly the fog is, the clouds will go away, the sun will break through, and you’ll be able to see the sky that has always been — and always will be a beautiful and brilliant blue. (Daily OM)
