I was out for a run yesterday morning when it started to rain. My initial thought was: Boogers! I’m about to get wet. And then I thought, is that such a bad thing? It was hot and humid. I was soaked with sweat. As long as I protected my iPhone, a little rain should be nothing to fret over. I continued on my run and as I approached a curve I looked up to see blue skies behind the clouds.
I thought, what a great metaphor for life. Oftentimes we fear something we have no need to fear. If we simply look ahead—past our current circumstances, we just might see a favorable outcome within our reach. All we have to do is stay the course and keep plugging along. Things will get better.
So whatever you’re facing today don’t turn back, my friend. Forge ahead and know you are not alone. You’re in good company. Folks like me are running right alongside you. Just remember to look ahead and keep your head up.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. ~Dolly Parton
