Finding beauty in the storm: Quotes on gloomy weather


People often think that bad weather is a bad thing. It can bring rain, wind, and cold, making it hard to enjoy the day outside. 

However, even bad weather can be beautiful in its way. The dark clouds can add a sense of wonder and intrigue, while the rain can wash away the dirt and grime of everyday life.


In this article, we will explore the beauty of gloomy weather through quotes.

Read on if you want to learn how to appreciate the beauty of a stormy night or are just seeking some inspiration.

How can gloomy weather be a source of inspiration


A toy wearing a raincoat displayed beside the window. (Photo by Rhendi Rukmana from Unsplash)


Even though gloomy weather can be a drag, it can also inspire artists, musicians, and writers. 


All these things can make you feel awe and wonder: the dark clouds, the hard rain, and the roaring wind. 


Moreover, when you are feeling down, nothing is better than curling up with a good book or watching a great movie about a stormy night.


Nevertheless, how can gloomy weather make you feel creative? Here are some of them:

  • It can help you take it easy and enjoy the simple things in life. When everything outside your window is dark, there is nothing else to do but sit back and take it all in. It is a great way to clear your mind and pay attention to the present.
  • It can help you come up with new ideas. Stormy, dark weather can make people feel rushed and excited, which can be a great way to get creative. If you feel stuck, try writing or drawing in a dark place. What you come up with might surprise you.
  • It can help you get in touch with how you feel. The rainy weather can make you feel anything from sadness to peace. It can be a great way to connect with your inner self and explore feelings in a safe and loving setting.

So the next time the rainy weather makes you feel down, remember that it can also give you ideas. Just let your mind wander and let your ideas run.

Quotes on gloomy weather


Sometimes, the best things come in the form of gloomy weather. 

When you are feeling sad, remember how powerful a storm can be. These words can lift your mood during the storm.

  1. "The rain is like a language I do not understand, but I still feel its meaning." -Haruki Murakami
  2. "The storm within is often calmed by the storm outside." -Anamika Mishra
  3. "The sky was the color of lead." -Charles Dickens
  4. The darker the night, the brighter the stars, the deeper the grief, the closer is God!" - Fyodor Dostoevsky
  5. "The wind was a torrent of darkness among the pines." -George R.R. Martin'
  6. "Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." -Langston Hughes
  7. "The rain is my veil; behind it, I am invisible." -Simone de Beauvoir
  8. "The storm is my friend. It clears the air and cleanses the soul." -Anonymous
  9. "I love the way the rain comes down in sheets, like a curtain of water." -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
  10. "The wind howled like a banshee, and the rain beat against the windows like a thousand drums." -Stephen King, The Shining
  11. "The storm was a symphony of sound and fury." -Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
  12. "The gloom of the sky matched the gloom in my heart." -Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
  13. "The storm was a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope." -Anonymous
  14. "I like people who smile when it is raining." -Anonymous
  15. "Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul." -Emily Logan Decens
  16. "Singing in the rain. I am singing in the rain. And it is such a glorious feeling." -David Levithan
  17. "The rain falls gently down and slowly fills my cup. This would never have happened if raindrops all fell up." -Tom Batiuk
  18. "A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener." -Henry David Thoreau
  19. "The smell of rain is one of the most wonderful things in the world." -John Steinbeck
  20. "I love the sound of rain on the roof. It is so peaceful." -Anonymous
  21. "A rainy day is a perfect day to curl up with a good book." -Anonymous
  22. "I find that rainy days are the best days to be creative." -Anonymous
  23. "The rain is a great way to wash away the stresses of the week." -Anonymous
  24. "The sound of rain needs no translation." -Alan Watts
  25. "I find peace in the rain, for it washes away my troubles." -Anonymous
  26. "Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." -John Ruskin
  27. "Every storm runs out of rain." -Maya Angelou
  28. "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet." -Bob Marley
  29. "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus
  30. "The best thing one can do when it is raining is to let it rain." -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  31. "The rain to the wind said, 'You push, and I will pelt.' They so smote the garden bed that the flowers actually knelt and lay lodged – though not dead. I know how the flowers felt." -Robert Frost
  32. "Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book." -Bill Watterson
  33. "I love the smell of rain and growing things." -Serina Hernandez
  34. "There is something beautiful about embracing the rain, knowing that you are allowing yourself to be vulnerable to something so simple yet so powerful." -Leena Ahmed
  35. "Rain hangs about the place like a friendly ghost. If it is not coming down in delicate droplets, then it is in buckets; and if neither, it tends to lurk suspiciously in the atmosphere." -Barbara Acton-Bond
  36. "The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meaning or intention but the fulfillment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall." -Helen Garner
  37. "A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods." -Rachel Carson
  38. "The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence but by oft falling." -Lucretius
  39. "Rainy days allow you to enjoy the 'me time that you may not get the chance to enjoy on busy, sunny days." -George Philips
  40. "The rain is a great way to wash away the cares of the day." -Anonymous

Embracing the beauty of the storm


Each quote shows how bad weather can be beautiful and inspiring, from finding comfort in the calming rhythm of raindrops to accepting vulnerability and self-reflection in the middle of a storm.

The power of these changes in the weather reminds us that there is no such thing as "bad" weather, only different chances to see and enjoy nature's wonders. 

Thus, the next time the skies turn gray, and it rains, let us open our hearts and minds to the secret beauty and creative potential within, letting the bad weather be more than just a passing event and more of a source of deep inspiration for our lives. 

Embrace the storms because they bring the chance to grow, start over, and find beauty in the storm.


    Give

    Subscribe to the Daybreak Devotions for Women

    Be inspired by God's Word every day! Delivered to your inbox.


    More from Via Valenzuela

    Editor's Picks

    avatar

    Via Valenzuela

    I am a devoted Christian, a writer, and a dedicated teacher; I bring faith, creativity, and knowledge together. With a heart for inspiring others, my words aim to illuminate timeless truths. My goal is to spread kindness, wisdom, and the delight of living a life with meaning, whether I am writing articles or mentoring students.

    More from Via Valenzuela