Chasing rainbows

Think of the last time you viewed a rainbow. Most likely it occurred after a rain when the sky was dark and foreboding. As the sun shone through the raindrops its light was refracted into a multitude of spectacular colors. We tend to think of a rainbow as composed of only seven colors, but it is actually all the colors within the visual spectrum. Perhaps its impact comes from its transitory nature. The emotions associated with rainbows are hope, awe, and renewal. We celebrate rainbows through song and beliefs. Who hasn't heard of the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or making a wish on a rainbow? Rainbows are a reminder to stop and appreciate the beauty that is free for the taking. While that beauty may be temporary, the thoughts and emotions underlying it can make a difference in your life today. Think of your pot of gold and what it would mean to you. What do you hope for as you observe a rainbow arching across the sky? Those thoughts and feelings are not as elusive as the rainbow itself. What is at the end of your rainbow today?