Change

The dry season has finally released its grip and the dark clouds of rainy season have arrived. I’m not sure I have every appreciated the sweet smell of rain as much as I did a few days ago. You really respect contrast when you’ve have four months of bright sunny days to fully cherish the rain when it comes. In a matter of days since receiving rain, my little town has transformed from a dusty near desert landscape to a lively not quite lush green. With the arrival of rain comes the reemergence of wildlife. The rainbow of birds have reappeared. Our pet bat Batty has reclaimed his perch atop our light fixture. The safari ants have started to putter around our veranda again. The maggoty bugs with wings have returned to aimlessly fly toward the lights outside, only to be caught and eaten by Batty.
It really has amazed me how quickly things have changed around here with a little bit of rain. Everything has gone back to the way things were when I first arrived here. Life is in full swing not waiting for anything and on full display.
This change has really reminded of how beautiful contrasts can be. Without some low points or dry seasons its makes it hard to really appreciate how beautiful life is. I never minded the immense wildlife all around but when it all disappeared during dry season, I missed it. I began craving rain or just plain cloud cover. I can honestly say that I appreciate the wildlife and clouds so much more now having a period with everything on hold. Up and downs come and all forms but sometimes they just appear crystal clear. Now that the rain has started to fall, in many ways I’m happy for the dry season. Not to say I was happy for the 4 months of tough conditions but I appreciate the contrast. Not that I’m suggesting reveling in low points but rather we should embrace them as part of life and expect to learn from them because there will be a time when things are better and it will be so much more sweet when we leave them.