Quiet as the rain falls

It is so warm! Can't believe how the weather changes back and forth now - I started putting away summer clothes and then the next day had to reach back into the bag for a shirt! In a few days I'll be back into sweaters, of course. Today, the rain is singing to me. This promises to be a delightful day of staying in and listening--no obligations, just joy. This is Wednesday. Several months ago I came upon the notion of allocating Wednesdays for stay-at-home and just be. So, that's what I'm doing. I am so very fortunate to be able to take a whole day off from the world--the world of busy humans--and dedicate my time to joining the world of God--rain, wind, blowing leaves, ripples on the surface of the Pond, gray sky, the carpet of brown leaves under my willow oak tree, patches of green grass, and especially - the quiet. I think people stay home when it's raining. I don't hear any cars or trucks. No one seems to be in this world except me. I am excited! Today fruitful thoughts must arrive! There is nothing to interfere. Time to write and read and save chores for another day.