After a time of extreme tension, a period of new clarity and fresh opportunity follows. The image is that of a thunderstorm which clears the air and suddenly reduces atmospheric tension. In its wake, new color and life bursts forth in all the fields and flowers.
In the same way, the rain of forgiveness washes the human landscape clean after a period of enmity and error. Great clarity of purpose and renewed vigor can follow the healing of old wounds. But care must be taken not to re-open these old wounds by moving too quickly. In the same way, it is important to return to normalcy first before moving ahead with new plans after periods of extreme stress.
