Reacting to life's inevitable storms often becomes our biggest source of suffering. When John wrote "Rain" during the Revolver sessions, he was fascinated by how people let weather, both literal and metaphorical, dictate their emotional state. This underrated gem features Ringo’s remarkable drumming, George’s jangling lead guitar, and John’s strong vocals. At the end of the song, with a little studio magic, you can hear John singing backwards.
Accepting what we cannot change is a step toward maturity. John believed that both rain and sun can be viewed as a hazard to avoid or a gift to embrace. Instead of waiting for perfect conditions, John suggested embracing whatever conditions exist.
Internal shifts in perspective can change our external experience. The same rain that ruins one person's picnic nourishes another person's garden. The same sun that causes one person’s sunburn brightens another person’s day. Our happiness doesn't depend on perfect circumstances, but on our ability to find meaning and beauty regardless of external conditions.
New possibilities emerge when we stop fighting the weather of our lives. Whether facing career setbacks, relationship challenges, or unexpected changes, we can choose to see these as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles to overcome. Whether it’s rain or sunshine today, take a moment to embrace today’s “weather” with a new perspective.
Today, I will identify one "storm" in my life and look at it from a new perspective to determine what positives it could be providing.
What current challenge might be offering you unexpected gifts if you could see it from a different angle? How could embracing rather than resisting this situation change your entire experience?
