Rain Drops

I woke up at mid of the night yesterday as if someone called my name loudly, opened the door and went out into the verandah. I was greeted by a stream of gentle breeze and droplets of rain. It was raining throughout the night and the streets were full of water. The plants in my garden were fully drenched, yet, they were swinging their heads merrily. That was the time, when, against the backdrop of the dim street lights, I saw the strings of Rain Drops gently sliding from Heavens to Earth and I did what is second nature to me. I entered my inner self.

Rain Drops! The most simple and benevolent act of God; given as a precious gift to the mankind; to quench thirst of the parched Earth; to fill reservoirs and rivers; to bring smiles and happiness to the mankind; to make the birds chirp happily and children play merrily; to transform the hills, forests and fields into lush green carpets; to bless all creatures with succor and sustenance.  

I looked up at the sky and found thick clouds filled with an abundance of water, wafting effortlessly in the sky. It appeared as if they were smiling at all the earthly creations of the God and nodding their heads in an understanding of how important the Rain Drops are to them. I caught their smile and with it a message.

Rain Drops! They go unnoticed most of the times! We run for shelter or put on our rain coats the moment it starts raining. Without realizing the good they do to the mankind and all creatures of the nature, we hope that the rain stops soon so that we can resume our chores. It is only when drought strikes us we do realize their importance and pray to the God for rain.

Similarly, we do not understand the value of simple yet important people and things around us when we keep receiving the benefits abundantly from them without having to ask. It is only when those people are no longer around or amongst us and those things are not available to us, that we start noticing their absence.

Mind you! I said absence and not value, because, while everyone might notice their absence, it is only a few who will miss them, understand and feel their intrinsic value.