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The Rain We Share

Someone else had been waiting for the rain I wanted to avoid.

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He held the supplies box for the plant-sharing gathering close to his chest.
Jin

I wish it hadn't rained today of all days.

He held the supplies box for the plant-sharing gathering close to his chest.

The colleague caring for the courtyard saw the same rain differently.
Colleague

Our garden had been waiting for it. The soil was getting quite dry.

The colleague caring for the courtyard saw the same rain differently.

From the dry eave, he could finally see someone else's need.
Jin

I was only thinking about my clothes and the supplies getting wet.

From the dry eave, he could finally see someone else's need.

They looked for a shared space rather than asking anyone to endure the discomfort.
Ara

Let's first find somewhere we can gather safely.

They looked for a shared space rather than asking anyone to endure the discomfort.

He suggested a way to spend time together without getting wet.
Jin

How about moving inside and putting the plants on this table?

He suggested a way to spend time together without getting wet.

The three checked the floor and the route before setting up.
Colleague

Good idea. I'll dry the entrance and clear the way in first.

The three checked the floor and the route before setting up.

Rain continued outside, and the gathering began indoors.
Ara

Now we can sit together without worrying about getting wet.

Rain continued outside, and the gathering began indoors.

Seeing more than one side of the rain helped them find a way to be together.
Story

The group stayed dry, and the garden received the rain it had been waiting for.

Seeing more than one side of the rain helped them find a way to be together.

A thought from the Talmud

Even when you find comfort for yourself, remember what other people need.

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Taanit 24b:11 · Read the source ↗

A lesson for today

The same everyday situation can affect people differently. Listen to their circumstances and look for a way to reduce your discomfort while staying together. Finding a safe, dry place and a clear route can go hand in hand with hearing someone else's needs.

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A question to take with you

How could I reduce my discomfort now while also considering what someone else needs?

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About the source and this adaptation

Taanit 24b:11 tells of Hanina ben Dosa, uncomfortable in the rain while traveling, considering the world's need for rain after reaching home. The original includes a miracle narrative in which rain stops and returns in response to prayer. This modern fiction draws on considering both personal discomfort and others' needs. Jin, Ara, the colleague, the plant-sharing gathering, the garden, the move indoors and all dialogue are fictional.

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