Don’t Run in the Rain

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?

My grandfather once told me a line his grandfather told him when he was young once a long time ago

“Don’t run in the rain unless you want to fall into the river.”

When he told me this I was asking about advice when following my passions. I wanted to pursue so much and follow everything but I felt like I couldn’t manage it all at with how I was going about my expression.

I came to interpret this phrase as a way to be mindful of the indulgences we participate in.

I know personally it’s easy for me to over indulge in anything pleasurable, and this phrase would pop into my mind to help ground me.

Whether it be when I’m eating, buying thing, going out, or any other sort of fun I might have this phrase stays in my head to be more disciplined when I’m enjoying myself.

Even in my creative work thinking of this phrase makes it easier for me to take my time when working on projects. It helps me reorient myself to ensure I am always doing my best to have the best outcome for myself.