Just Breathe And Listen....
By Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
Johannesburg, South Africa
September 8, 2018 5:34am CST
Yesterday we got our first rain after a dry winter. It was so good to hear rain falling again and to see the flash of lightning and hear the rumble of thunder.
I have much on my mind lately and while listening to the rain falling outside, the storm breaking, I told myself to just breathe and listen to the rain, focus on the rain and the storm and try to still my mind. Does rainy or stormy weather soothe you?
I hope all of you have a peaceful weekend with whatever weather you enjoy.
Image : Pixabay
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Sep 18
I love a good storm, it's very relaxing to me.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Sep 18
Hi @LovingMyBabies , I also love a good storm, it makes the air feel alive. :)
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Sep 18
I absolutely love when it rains. And the more it rains, the better! It is very smoothing!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Sep 18
@moffittjc I hope the weather has cooled a little by you. Such scary images from "Hurricane Florence" hoping that the weather will calm.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Sep 18
I also love a rainy day, Jeff. It makes a person feel cosy. I hope the weather isn't too crazy by you @moffittjc .
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Sep 18
@bluesa Our weather hasn't been too bad lately, other than being ridiculously hot. After an incredibly rainy year, it was nice that we've had a brief dry spell, as it hasn't rained in the past week (hence why it has been so hot).
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Sep 18
it is expected that strong rains will fall due to the severe weather conditions coming to my region. i hope it will be light rains and typhoon will disintegrate
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Sep 18
I saw some of the damage on the news, Ingrid. I hope you and your family are safe @ridingbet.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Sep 18
@ridingbet good you are safe. Sorry you neighbours did that. I am glad your newly elected local chairman reacted so promptly to get it cleaned up.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Sep 18
@bluesa we are safe here, my friend. the neighbors though had their excuse of throwing their garbage just in front of our gate, that my sister was fuming mad when their trash was nearly covering the pathway for the people. good thing our newly-elected local chairman requested big dump truck and back hoe to collect the garbage.
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, one less hassle! 
@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
8 Sep 18
It does sometimes. Sometimes I just love listening to the pitter patter of the rain and breathe that air. But when rain lasts for so many days, it can be depressing.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Sep 18
@toniganzon , too many rainy days can be a bit much. We have a dry winter so the rain was nice for us.
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
10 Sep 18
@bluesa That's good to know. WE have an impending super typhoon this coming weekend but I'm praying it won't be that damaging.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Sep 18
@toniganzon , I am so sorry you have such a big storm heading for your country. I hope you will all be safe and there will not be too much damage.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
9 Sep 18
I get rather exhilarated by thunder and lightning. I find it exciting, all that power.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Sep 18
Me too, Iz. I find it awe inspiring @BelleStarr .
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Sep 18
I love the color of that flowers! Yes, I love a good thunderstorm and rain, but only in Florida. Here, I'm afraid for Doodles. He gets so scared from thunder. I do prefer them when I'm home with no plans to go out or at night at bedtime.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
14 Sep 18
Oh yes, I forget, you are probably just coming up to spring as we come up to fall.
I also love rainy weather, I love the sound too and I'm happy it brought you some comfort.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Sep 18
Yes, we're in Spring. Thank you @FayeHazel, I hope all is well with you Faye.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
23 Sep 18
@bluesa Thanks! Ahhhhh enjoy spring
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Sep 18
A rainy day now and then can be relaxing, or a way to tackle things you have been putting off. Enjoy the song!
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. Langston Hughes
"Rainy Day People" w/ lyrics. Music and Lyrics; Gordon Lightfoot from the album: "Cold On The Shoulder". Single released March 1975. Reached #26 on Billboard...
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Sep 18
Thank you for the beautiful words from Langston Hughes, D. And thank you for the song, Gordon Lightfoot has a way with words, beautiful lyrics. I hope all is well with you and that you'll have a wonderful weekend @dgobucks226 . 
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