A Rainy Day Cozy Retreat

The thought of rainy days often conjures a feeling of confinement and a pause from the routines of daily life.  But there are many ways to turn a grey day into a cozy and peaceful retreat that welcomes an escape from the busy pace of daily life.  

Rainy days provide an opportunity for rest and  rejuvenation. The sound of raindrops creates a soothing and calming sound. It is the perfect time to catch-up on reading a book, watching a movie, working on hobby or just watching the rain from a cozy chair with a cup of cocoa.  Rainy weather also fosters a unique sense of community as people gather indoors or brave the raindrops and exchange smiles under their umbrellas. Rain is also nature's irrigation system that rejuvenates and sustains the beauty of our ecosystems.

These things remind us to appreciate the simpler things in life and find beauty in the change of seasons.  In the words of the 19th century English author John Ruskin:

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, and snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather."