When it rains, I feel safe. The outside transforms into a place that should be avoided. Sunny weather will push you to go outside to take advantage of the chances it offers, but rain will not push you. It signals that you'd better stay inside, that this is the only place you should currently be because there is no space for you out there. This space is completely occupied by water. It's okay to watch it pouring from inside your home, from a safe distance. You don't have to feel bad about not stepping outside because that is not what rain is made for. Rain acts as a wall that extends the walls of your house. I don't know exactly if rain is a prerequisite for a cozy atmosphere, because only then do I appreciate the protective barrier of my home, or that rain is the reason for the calmness itself. But it is not only calming to observe it from inside your walls. It can also be calming to ignore the warning and go outside despite the chaos. It feels more like your own decision precisely…
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