I woke to the sounds of rain. Before even opening my eyes I felt free, I felt clear and I felt aligned. I didn’t want to open my eyes, so I didn’t. I simply lay in bed allowing the sound of the rain to wash over me. I could have stayed there all day. Water is an element that we naturally release into well. Moving water, like the ocean, streams, or river enhance that ability to release. Rain is no different, it is very clearing and cleansing.

There are countless things that need to get accomplished in my world on a daily basis. I am no different than everyone else with a to-do list that is far too long. I make an active choice on a daily basis to slow down, to make time for writing, meditation, running, and reflection. Rather than getting up, shutting all of the windows and starting my day, I stayed in bed. It was the perfect opportunity to meditate. The universe aligned time and space for me to release and I would have been a fool to overlook this opportunity. I never moved, I never opened my eyes. While I almost always perform standard meditation seated, I didn’t today, It felt important to stay just as I was.

The universe was full of advice. I got message after message about multiple situations on my plate. I got clarity and insight. I got peace and balance. I got reinforcement and support. I got love.