as today draws closer to its end, maybe it's the later hour, or maybe the thoughts drifting through my mind right now appeared because in sharing them, it could be a help to someone. whatever the reason, my heart feels drawn to write to all of you. it's been raining for a day, and there's more that will linger tomorrow too. with the recent drought over the past years, it's a welcome relief. i think about the soul, how it mirrors the earth in both times of need and in plenty. we feel times of drought in our spirits too; times when we're weary, when it's tough, when we're only just getting by day by day. and then comes the rain. suddenly our roots are greeted with change and that itself can bring a shock. after so many clear days, there can be a feeling of loneliness for the light that kept quiet company; the sun and the moon and the canvas of stars hidden behind cloud and shadow. but that light never truly left us, even though we cannot see it for a while. it's still there, waiting patient and kind for us to conclude the needed process of the relief brought in the rain. the rain is itself a kind of kindness. in times of drought, our emotions are kept close; everything around us too much to allow the unburdening that is so necessary for growth. the rain is the healing, the release of pain and of grief. sometimes, some of us wait for what feels a lifetime to experience the rain. but the rain finds us all the same. and it's in rain that we find hope, hold close to our hearts the faith in knowing something beautiful awaits in the clearing after. the light will find us, fill our skies again, even when it takes more time. so hold true to yourself, give kindness to your heart as you give kindness to the hearts around you. however long the rain, be open and let it heal. continue to nurture the love and the light within you. however long your rain, may the most beautiful days follow after. 💚 #ateez #에이티즈 #hongjoong #홍중 #seonghwa #성화 #yunho #윤호 #yeosang #여상 #san #산 #mingi #민기 #wooyoung #우영 #jongho #종호 #atiny #larknotes