I hear the shouts and cries and rush to the window to see what's happening. Its raining and some boys are dragging another boy to a large puddle that has formed in the lawn. The boy's screams turn into laughter once he is pushed into the puddle...now, everyone is giggling, splashing and rolling in the puddle. This done, they want to target someone else and so they are off chasing some girls who are shrieking. I am laughing myself.
Life is like a puddle....be still and it reflects what you want to see.
A slight wind ruffles the surface. Something falls in it and it ripples and if you throw something into it, it splashes and dirties you.
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's about dancing in the rain."
What good is a life if it is just still? The fun is when you jump into it, roll in it and get dirty and muddled, and have loads of fun. You can always clean yourself later...;)
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Very well said. I use to be so bewildered by my life because of all the mud that was constantly splashing me. Now, I don't mind it, besides mud is great for the skin and even better for the soul.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen...we can all get a bit dirty from time to time.
DeleteWell said. I felt as if my sons were speaking to me :).
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachna.
DeleteWoW -- Janaki, I love the images about playing and laughing in the rain! XOXOXOX
ReplyDeleteLife is a puddle – jump in! Fun philosophy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra.
DeleteI can picture the scene and yes life is waiting for us to jump right in!
ReplyDeleteThanks Corinne.
Deletebeautiful post and great thinking.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sulekkha...:-)
DeleteTrue it's not about the storms but about dancing in the rain. I love that quote. Nice capture of the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ayala.
DeleteI love your perspective! Life beckons us to be active participants, not just observers. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica.
DeleteSo TRUE!!! Sometimes we forget, what it's like to be a kid and just enjoy life! I love this! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete#1 Lesson for the day ............ for life!!
ReplyDeleteOh! thank you Helen.
DeleteMy dear Janu,
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you first...this man will NOT be jumping around in any muddy water (LOL). No, no, no!!! Any way, you are a great story teller with a creative mind. The most beautiful part of life is when we are having fun. I enjoyed the post my dear.
Dear Andy...never say never...one day, some day probably you will. I will make sure you will...:-) Thanks for liking the post.
DeleteMy gracious Janu,
DeleteWhen I arrive in India, you'd better have flowers for me at the airport as we rain dance into the next big Bollywood movie! LOLOLOL
I love this take on the prompt. You've really summarized what life can be. Great writing here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Myrna.
DeleteNever be afraid to get muddy...
ReplyDeleteNever Tess...thanks.
DeleteWow! You gave it a totally positive note. :) Lovely... :)
ReplyDeleteProse, Poetry and Photography
life is like that...
ReplyDeletewhat more to say
how did i miss this...sorry i am late...life in the stillness is def easier...and clearer, but then again what kind of life is standing still? i am all for dancing in the rain...
ReplyDeleteWonderful philosophy! You really have to jump into life to get something out! Enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteLoved it. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I need a little bit of it myself :P I play with kids but never get to that point ~ maybe I will ;)
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