Singer, writer, lover of people, planet, ocean, flowers, furry purrers, puppies of all ages, pretty paper and music. Please note this is a partial list and necessarily in that order!
I've found it helpful to use storms as metaphors for life. They are great lessons for being present and living in the moment.
If you are in the middle of a storm, whether literally or figuratively, you either have to shelter from it, or ride it out, depending upon where you are.