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the sunshine in the storm


In our lives, we are going to face sunshine, warmth, and happiness. We are going to be so content with our surroundings that we will forget about all of the troubles that have stood in our way. We will feel at peace with the world, and everything will just make sense. Other days, it will rain, with a great downpour of water that floods our greatest creations. The gloominess of the outside world will haunt your inner self as a cry for help. Sometimes, storms happen out of nowhere. Everything is fine for a second, then will quickly change into a rash, uncontrollable disturbance. 

Storms represent themselves as chaotic turmoil. The thunder blatantly rumbles, causing a great loss of control. The lightning flashes, causing a light so bright it blinds you from seeing what is in front of you. The rain pours violently, soaking everything that stands in its way. We cannot prevent storms from happening, and we cannot control the destruction that may follow its presence. Not all storms are destructive. Some are minor, only passing through for a short amount of time, but others cause so much ruin that we must learn how to rebuild what we once formed ourselves. 

Storms are temporary. They happen because the world needs to know how to react in times of need. Storms are a test. They test to see how you respond. They test to see if you can find darkness in new life again.  There may be a lot of destruction, but our response to storms is what's most important. It may seem as if the world is crashing beneath your feet, but the sun will shine again. It always does. 

The sun is always there. Some days, it's shining right into our faces, providing warmth and comfort to our days. Other times, it is hidden behind dark, gloomy clouds. No matter what the circumstances are, the sun is always there, and it will always come back again when you need it most. 

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