The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meaning or intention but the fulfilment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rain falls as an expression of its nature, without purpose beyond being rain.
- In plain terms
- Rain falls simply because that's what rain does.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept things that are natural and inevitable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to events beyond your control?
- What can you learn from natural rhythms?
Another view
Not all natural processes are benign; some can be destructive.
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