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Double Rainbow

It has been overcast and stormy for the last few days in my area. I was driving and some very dark clouds caught my attention. Then I noticed a rainbow on the edge of the clouds. It wasn't a complete rainbow just half. I don't know that I have ever seen a rainbow so vivid, all 7 colors were clearly visible. As I drove on, I noticed a much more subdued second rainbow. I was trying to recall if I have ever seen a double rainbow before. It was so captivating, and I was sorry I was driving and unable to embrace more of the message mother nature was sending me.

I knew double rainbows held a special meaning. A quick google search led me to many meanings. The one that was most meaningful to me was a double rainbow symbolizes hope. The play on light and colors occurs after an intense storm, signaling that all will be alright. It's like a beacon in your sea of darkness, and you should always take a moment to appreciate them. Hope can keep you going in your darkest hour and continue to move you forward. It is a universal emotion.

For some losing hope happens. Many people have to deal with continued hardship that holds little good news. A simple reminder like a rainbow, especially a double one can shift your focus. We all need to shift our focus from time to time and if you need more hope, embracing a rainbow is a start. 

Double rainbows or rainbows in general are often thought of as having a pot of gold at the end of them. Others believe when they see a rainbow it is a sign that a loved one is nearby. A double rainbow can hold the meaning that you need it to have at that time.   

It made me think of why I was seeing such a beautiful sight and what was I to take forward. One of the messages was to not take so much for granted. It was time to remind myself that things will work out the way they are meant to. Maybe it was time for a shift in my focus. 

A double rainbow is incredibly rare. When you see one, remember where you were, what you needed in your life at that moment. It is a time to have hope to be free of pain, free of sadness or free of your problems. Seeing that double rainbow was a reminder for me to embrace my own words, "you always have to have hope". 

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  1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM

    Thank you !

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    ❤️❤️❤️

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  3. LorraineAugust 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    Such a lovely message for this Sunday morning. Have a great week.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM

    Yes, rainbows have always had been important in my life. They do seem to appear when one needs reminding of hope. I have been very fortunate and have seen many double ones. I think of the Bible story of Noah and His Arc and a rainbow appeared and gave hope. Thanks for great message.

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