Recently I was sitting on my living room couch reading, when the howling of the wind and the pelting rain caught my attention. It was quite apparent that the wind and rain were doing their best to make their mark on this day. Although weather like this could have brought on a feeling of gloominess, I found myself filled with a great sense of peace, warmth and oneness with everything around me.

I was in awe of the power and perfection of what was taking place outside as I was sheltered by the comfort of my home. In that moment, it occurred to me that there are times when the storm I was observing outside often exists inside all of us. The difference though, is the elements of nature