It’s finally raining again in Northern California and I love hearing it outside. We can take the simple things for granted, like enjoying warmth and shelter every single day.

The only thing I’ve found to combat this complacency is gratitude. When you focus on the miracle of the moment, the bad doesn’t seem as scary and the good becomes beautiful.

So I embrace the rain and the perspective it brings. When we open up, we more easily see how wonderful life can be.