There is something lullaby-like about the soothing sound of rain!
Last week we took a friend’s vacation to a camp. A few of my guy friends had a great time zip-lining, mountain biking, and rock climbing on the trip. While Leena and I enjoyed a break, hiking, and basking in the sun. It was a wonderful experience. However, I was anxious. I was anxious about these adventurous activities. But with the rain trick, I managed to get past the anxiety and still have fun.
I realized that I had a breakthrough with rain. As I was on vacation, I jotted down how I coped with my anxious thoughts. It works for me, so it might work for you too. Here is a walkthrough of my rain experience.
Rain: How I used it.
On that same day, while sitting quietly in the shade, I was enchanted by the sight of a few glistening fireflies hovering in the air. All of a sudden, thunder erupted from nowhere, and a torrential downpour began. Somewhere during the rain, the usual tomfoolery of my anxious mind quieted – then disappeared entirely. As I wrapped my arms around my knees, I wished that the rain would never end.
Within a short time, I realized I could also participate in the challenging camping adventures others were enjoying. There is something magical about the rhythmic tapping sound of the rain that soothes me just as perfectly as a heavenly lullaby can. As if the rain is telling me, “Don’t worry, be carefree, just relax.”
As soon as I woke up the next morning, I told my friends about my plan for rock climbing. The smile on their faces spread across the room. I no longer felt anxious, I’d been committed. After climbing just a few meters, I was hooked on rock climbing. I was glad to report that I had been able to make it and hadn’t experienced any “if-then” from the previous evening.
An incredible view of the surrounding preserve awaited us as we ate a delicious blueberry pancake breakfast. The sky was cloudless and blue, with crisp, clean air. We were full to the brim in both our bellies and hearts. By far, it was our favorite part of the trip.
I find the sound of rain incredibly comforting, and it helps me to concentrate and work quickly. Upon research, I came up with the following:
Why does listening to the rain sound good for the anxious mind?
The white noise that rain makes is its essence. It sounds like one continuous tone. White noise helps people sleep and relax by eliminating sudden sounds.
A sudden, loud horn honk in the distance might startle you. However, white noise makes it more likely that you won’t hear the car. The white noise will keep you from feeling anxious or distracted since it is constant. It is only rain that we hear, a soothing sound.
There is a link between better health and pleasant rain sounds. Rain sounds make you feel more energetic and less stressed than urban sounds. In addition, rain sounds aid in faster recovery after stressful events, reducing stress more quickly than urban sounds.
Similarly, the sound of rain helps with productivity. Rain sounds can help you overcome distractions, overthinking, or restlessness, allowing you to be more productive.
How do you feel the benefits of rain when you can’t get outside?
That’s nothing to worry about. Just pick up a rain soundtrack you like, and tune the volume accordingly. Start by putting yourself in a comfortable position. Relax in either your bed or your chair and soak up the sounds.
Put yourself in the middle of the sounds. To put it another way, imagine yourself moving from your home or office to a forest, beach, or riverside. It should take between 10-15 minutes for you to feel better. There is nothing complicated about it.
There is something magical about rain. It is a symphony of wild but pleasant sounds produced by millions and millions of drops of water flying toward the ground and shattering. It has always been one of my favorite symphonies, but I have never understood why. More than ever, I look forward to gray clouds arriving and enjoying their drops of water hitting the ground. I hope you enjoyed reading this article, and we’d love to hear about your rainy day experiences.
