Matthew Shumaker

The Radiancy of Rain (A Relevant Reflection of a Refreshing Resource’s Resonance on Reality) by Matthew Shumaker

Rain— Often hated, but truly underrated. Whether it be a calm drizzle, or a thunderous storm, it always seems to soothe the soul. Rain and sadness are often paired together, but I feel that that could not be further from what it truly would represent; rain is serenity. Rain is a shower of peace that flows from the sky, a gift from God to help us appreciate the calmer beauties in the world. Able to be seen from almost anywhere, rain is God’s simple reminder to us to seek for the messages in nature from beyond what is visible with the naked eye. All that is water starts from rain— from rivers, lakes, and oceans sprouting up from a once-barren world. While rain has the capacity to cause harm, it ultimately is good. The serenity that emanates from each drop and the associated reverberation upon its crash to the earth cannot be replicated.