Letter #24
Dear _____,
The weather has been dreary these last two days. Autumn has shown its better side already and now there are more grey, wet days than sunny ones. There are patches of clear skies here and there, but only briefly. I’m hoping for some long sunny days, full of that fall crispness in the air… but we’ll see.
It’s funny, I think – days like these seem to try and hold you stationary, keep you from braving the cold and rain and confine you within the walls of your home. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, and it’s not like you’re forced to stay inside. You can very well go out in defiance of the unfriendly weather. But it’s so much easier not to, to curl up and enjoy the warmth of a blanket or beverage on the couch while watching the rain come down.
Days spent inside by yourself like this, there’s a kind of coziness to it. Here you are, nice and snug as the world rages around you. Sometimes we occupy our time with things so we aren’t just sitting around doing nothing, but then we do take that pause to do exactly that – nothing. Sometimes it’s all you ever want to do on days like this. Eventually you run out of things to do, the TV doesn’t entertain anymore, the words in the book you’re reading smudge together… and so you turn your gaze to the window, watching leaves on the trees dance like water, listening to the percussion of rain at different intensities.
On days like these, it’s easy to do nothing, to let your mind quiet down and lose track of time. As much as I miss the sun, I do love these days and the peacefulness they bring. Staring outside at the rain, I can sometimes manage to displace myself in the world, picturing myself just about anywhere despite resting quietly within my own home. I breathe easier and feel lighter, a nice juxtaposition to what I’m seeing outside. It’s funny how that happens, I guess.
I wonder if you feel the same way on these days, or if you have an entirely different experience. Whatever it may be, hopefully you find a way to enjoy it in your own way.
Originally written 05-10-2025
Accompanying music: Mango by standards
