Every morning begins with dawn. Not the kind you see from your city apartment window, but the real thing, when the sun rises from behind the horizon and slowly fills everything around with light. It’s not just beautiful — it’s a reminder that every morning brings something new. I used to ignore such details, but now, sitting on the veranda with a cup of tea, I see how everything in the world around me lives its own life, and it inspires me. Country life teaches patience and slows down time. There is no need to constantly run somewhere. Instead, I learned to enjoy simple things: the way the wind rustles in the leaves, the way birds gather on the branches, the way the color of the sky changes during the day. Living every moment to the fullest, I realized that it is these little things that are the sources of true happiness. Harmony with nature helps you understand yourself better. When there are fewer distractions around, it is easier to listen to your thoughts and feelings. It is like returning to yourself, to the origins from which we all came. Sometimes I just go out into the field or forest to feel this unity. It gives an incredible feeling of freedom and inner peace. Another wonderful discovery that I made here, in nature, is simplicity. Living in the fresh air teaches you to appreciate things not for their complexity or prestige, but for their true value. For example, a short walk along a path among the trees can bring much more joy than a trip to noisy shops. Every moment here, in nature, is filled with meaning and harmony.
Rural life helps you feel like a part of something bigger. Here we all - people, trees, animals - live in the same rhythm, obey the same laws. It seems that I began to respect life in all its manifestations more. This is an amazing feeling of gratitude for everything that surrounds me.
To sum up, I can say that living in nature helps not just to slow down, but to find that inner balance and harmony that are often lost in the hustle and bustle. This is a place where you can be yourself, where every moment is felt especially keenly, where you find happiness in the simplest things. If you want to better understand yourself and the world around you - try to live at least a little time closer to nature. It will change you. Maria.