There once was a girl who never liked the rain.
She always carried a big umbrella—just in case. Even on sunny days, she kept it nearby. She didn’t trust the weather.
One afternoon, her umbrella snapped in a sudden gust of wind.
Stuck in a park, with dark clouds brewing, she sat under a tree and braced for the storm.
Then a boy ran past—barefoot, laughing, soaked to the skin. “Come on!” he called. “It’s only water!”
She hesitated. But then… she stood.
For the first time in years, she let herself get wet.
She danced.
She didn’t melt.
She didn’t break.
She remembered.
The joy she’d tucked away, the dreams she’d postponed, the life she’d been saving for “a better day.”
And she promised herself then:
No more waiting for perfect weather.
She’d dance when she wanted to dance.
She’d live now.
When someone asked later, “What changed you?”
She smiled and said, “A broken umbrella, and the wisdom of the rain.”
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Service Reflection
Key Theme: Live with Presence, Flow with Trust, and Let Love Be Your Rhythm
This warm, uplifting service wove together spiritual wisdom, reflection, song, and community to offer a message about:
- Letting life unfold in its perfect timing. Like the unfolding of a flower, things cannot be rushed without damaging their potential. Trust divine timing.
- Living playfully and fully. “Build forts. Hug trees. Make signs that say YES.” Celebrate life with innocence and imagination. You are here to live—not just survive.
- Be your own light. You are a spiritual lighthouse—whether others see it or not. Your inner wisdom and connection to Spirit are real and radiant.
- Return to what matters. Nurture your dreams, your relationships, your peace, your healing. When neglected, even beautiful things fade. With attention, they flourish.
In essence: Let go of control. Trust the flow. Play in the rain, sing your song, and know that Spirit walks beside you—every joyful, messy, magical step.
