- The author is taking a break from projects due to a serious family medical situation and asks for no emails or help, except donations to Ukraine.
- The 'big rain' refers to life events so scary that normalcy seems out of reach, and the author has experienced this three times.
- Facing such crises provides a unique perspective on what truly matters, but that perspective can fade with protective amnesia.
- The author validates Kurt Vonnegut's quote that little things like walks, meals, and gatherings are actually the big things.
- Reflecting on overwork, the author admits to trying to take on too much, neglecting the little things that are truly important.
- Despite the hardships, the author found joy in nature walks and hopes to remember this lesson when things improve.
- The author requests support for Ukraine via aidtoukraine.nl or United24 as a way to help them.