Resilience Through the Clouds

[Eva Libre]

Inspirations

Resilience Through the Clouds

Darker days are just as much a part of life as are the days graced with sunshine.

A clear blue sky often inspires good cheer in us, bringing on a lighter, more carefree day. We may find ourselves spending time outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and basking in the warmth of the sun. But if clouds arrive and wash the sky with shadows, we may let this change of weather decrease our energy and enthusiasm, pulling us into our own cloudy funk.

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.

by Madisyn Taylor