One of my most important mind based journeys was when I was walking home one day. Sky full of clouds. Warm but gloomy. I knew it was going to rain. But not so much as it did that day. It wasn\'t a normal day for me. I had lost my job. My best friend. I wasn\'t okay.
Sprinkles started to pat my head. Instead of the normal \"I should get moving\", I lifted my head up. Music in my ears and sound all the way up, I took a walk in the rain.
Nowhere near going home at this point, I began to allow my mind to wander. Soon...it was dark. Perfect. I knew where I was. Good. Phone at 56%. Good. Music. Loud. Good.
Eyes full of...water. I\'m crying? How long have I been crying? Not good. I get home and I can\'t wait to clean up for bed. Father approaches me as I watch his smile turn. \"What have I done now?\" I asked myself as he got closer to my face. Without warning. Soaking wet and muddy. He hugs me. Confused I wait a second. But the hugging won\'t stop. My arms start moving on their own...and then...he is gone. The door I just walked in, disappears. The walls, the pictures....everything...gone. No...no no no!!!! I ca... I can\'t be dreaming this. With everything withering away, I take one last look up above. Yet, all I see is rain drops. No dark sky. No clouds. No midnight jets or airplanes in flight. Just rain. I slowly turn around. \"I won\'t look back. I can\'t. I know its gone. I know what happened. I know what I must do. I know where I must go now.\" I said upset like if me and my mom were arguing again. Immediately I am welcomed by a voice from my father. \"Where must you go?\" With all my strength, I held my posture. Facing away from the voice I miss oh so much. \"I\'m going for a walk in the rain Dad. Hopefully...its not as bad as the last one. Tell mom and bro I miss them.\"
-Tears and rain hold a very strong bond. You might breakdown in public in the rain with everyone thinking you dropped your paper.
- Nick Lawson