As we know, life’s not always sunshine and roses. Sometimes you plan a nice day, lay out the blanket for a picnic, and then—bam!—a rainstorm comes rolling in.

I remember one time that very thing happened to me. Everyone around me started packing up, grumbling about the food getting soggy and the day being ruined. But you know what I did? I stood up, tipped my hat back, and started dancing in the rain. At first, folks thought I’d lost my marbles. But then, one by one, they joined in. We laughed, we twirled, we got soaked—and we made a memory that still warms my heart today.

That’s the thing about life: you can’t control the weather, or a whole lot else, but you can control how you respond. You can spend your days fussing over what went wrong, or you can decide to enjoy the ride, even if it takes an unexpected turn.

So here’s my advice—don’t waste your time worrying. Live in the moment. When the rain comes, don’t hide from it. Dance in it. That’s where the real joy lives.