Yesterday afternoon, there was a massive storm. As I listened to the rain, I decided to pay closer attention.

I opened the window blinds and turned off the lights.

The drama of the storm instantly amplified.

This wasn’t the same as walking onto a porch to feel the elements, but the effect was still powerful.

Sometimes, we’re surrounded by so much artifice — light, sound, and structure — that nature feels like just another layer.

When we take a moment to strip away the extra, we enjoy a front-row seat to the show already in progress.