long before the storm broke out that day in august 1991,
we watched silent lightning dance across the sky.
an hour later the thunder started to roar.

experiencing thunderstorms can be frightening,
but at the same time fascinating.
thunderstorms cleanse the atmosphere
in the most powerful and noisy way,
which can be exactly what is needed in case
someone is shy and timid
and tends to swallow all his emotions instead of releasing them.

this essence enables us to talk about our feelings and thoughts.
i It further assists in creating inner peace
in times of upheaval, turmoil and aggression.

It brings the silence in the eye of the hurricane.
summer thunderstorm essences helps us
to discharge long stored energies from old quarrels and battles,
that others may have forgotten long ago.

at the end of the catharsis one feels
calm, relaxed and open for new experiences.