Janette vs. The Storm Cloud

I went out for a nice easy run tonight. I was really questioning going out. I had this urge in the pit of my stomach that said, "man, I really don't want to go tonight. Couldn't I just skip this one?" I just had a bad feeling, but I knew there was a reason this was planned, a reason why I should do it. After all, I believe everything happens for a reason and that we are always where we should be. I reminded myself that this is the plan and if I had no really legitimate reason for missing it, then I would just have to get out there and do it.

I left around 4:30pm and all was going smoothly until about 35 minutes in. I had actually been thinking about a post for my blog when at that moment, I turned around and saw this gigantic navy blue storm cloud! That's right, it wasn't black, it was navy blue and that's how I knew it was bad. I could even see the layers in the clouds. It was unbelievable. So for the remainder of my run, I went at more of a get-me-away-from-this-freakin'-storm-cloud-and-back-into-my-apartment-safely pace than an easy pace.

I somehow managed again to finish my run again before the rain (I did this Friday night too). Except this time I missed a lot more than rain. According to News Channel 5, I missed 60 mile an hour wind gusts, hail and torrential downpours. Here's the picture of the Doppler I took when I flipped the news on when I got home - my house is somewhere in that red. Following the Doppler are two pictures of the clouds that were over my head as I finished my run.



I made my dinner while I watched this storm pass by. It was pretty incredible. There was one particular crack of thunder/lightning that I was pretty sure killed my building because it triggered the alarm to go off. I was pretty freaked out, but of course taking my deep, relaxing yoga breaths. Within 20 minutes the temperature had dropped from 77 degrees to just 66. I spent quite a few moments here thanking whatever power it was that I went for my run when I did and made it back when I did. If I hadn't, I probably would have been either stuck under a tree somewhere or holed up in a gas station awaiting the end of the storm.

The sun was already coming back out on my way to teach gentle hatha yoga. How poetic is that? A big storm to end a run and then sunshine for yoga. I love it! (Please note the photo below - I do not typically take pictures while driving.)

And then as if the weather couldn't get any more interesting (yes, I'm a nut about the weather, big deal. I love it. If Dave is reading this he has been laughing and calling crazy the entire time.) the sunset out my apartment window was gorgeous!

Tonight at my yoga class, I left my students with this thought: "you are just where you should be." For me, that meant I went for my run just when I should have, I did the route I did and the amount of time & distance because I should have. I didn't know at the time why I was doing all this, but looking back I realize it was so I could stay safe and out of the mess of the storm we had tonight. So the next time you're wondering why you're doing something you shouldn't be or you're having the time of your life or you're just wrapped up in your loved ones arms, just remember, you are always where you should be.

[A lot of people tend to disagree with me on this "everything happens for a reason" and "you are just where you should be" idea. I welcome all your comments whether you agree or not, but please no this is just my opinion and keep an open mind about it as I will keep an open mind free of judgement on any comments you may post.]