Hello from rainy New Mexico! Yes, you heard me correctly. I realize when you think of New Mexico, you associate us with being the drought capital of the southwest. You would not be wrong. Sadly, recent wildfires have ravaged our state. Needless to say, we welcome the rain!
SINGING IN THE RAIN
I am one of those souls who loves the rain. I adore the scent of a good storm, and the way the earth responds to a steady rainfall. I can’t say I necessarily want to go sing and dance in the rain however, a cup of tea or a glass of wine, a good book or movie on a rainy day is one of life’s little pleasures.
EEYORE
A gloomy, rainy day might make one think of Eeyore. Eeyore is a fictional character in Winnie-the-Pooh who is characterized as a pessimistic, gloomy, anhedonic little donkey who is ill adept at finding the bright side of life. He perpetually lives life under a cloud. I know folks who hate clouds and rain. Some react poorly to changes in barometric pressure associated with incoming storms which leaves them achy, depressed and not feeling well. If you are one, remember this too shall pass. On the other hand, many rejoice in it. Let’s look at the benefits of rain.
PLUVIOPHILES?
You may be wondering what is a pluviophile. By definition, pluviophiles are people who love rain! You definitely won’t be one who bellyaches about the wet and cold. If you are a person who is exuberant when it rains, there is a good chance you are generally more cheerful the rest of the time as well. Cheerful people tend to be more optimistic, happy and healthy.
A FEW GOOD REASONS
I read an article on curiousmindmagazine.com that gives us a few reasons why people enjoy the rain. Incidentally none of which are remotely related to ultrasound in case you were wondering.
- The air is fresher and cleaner after it rains.
- The smell of rain has a soothing effect.
- Taking a walk in the rain helps you exercise longer and faster.
- Doing physical exercises in wet weather burns more fat and calories that exercising in warm weather.
- Taking a walk in the rain benefits your skin and hair.
- Taking a stroll on a rainy day helps you relax since the streets are less crowded.
QUOTES
“Some people walk in the rain; others just get wet.”
-Roger Miller
“The nicest thing about rain is that it always stops. Eventually.”
-Eeyore
“Only a select few are able to see the true beauty that lies behind what just might seem like a rainy day or a grey sky.”
-Jessica M. Laar
“Regardless of sunshine or rain, be thankful for another great day and treat life as the ultimate gift…because it is.”
-Pablo
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Although we can’t predict the weather, we can help forecast future physical problems or lack thereof. We see what lies beneath the surface. If diagnostic ultrasound is indicated, call us at 505-350-3397.