Sitting in front of the window after the April rains, I watched as the sun sank into the horizon and the sky was tinted with a faint shade of orange. The plants outside the window finally grew tender green new leaves under the moisture of the spring rain, and the sunlight through them appeared exceptionally bright and clear.
Sometimes, I would stroll through the yard and occasionally hear the sound of the stream babbling in the distance, which was like a natural music, soft and melodious. On such an afternoon, I feel as if I am in the midst of a vivid picture, and I can feel the connection of nature with every breath.
When I was a child, I always dreamed of leaving my home in the mountains and going to a prosperous city far away, looking for the longing and yearning in my heart. However, as the years passed, that desire for city life faded and was replaced by a love of peaceful life in the mountains. Nowadays, I prefer to stay in a mountain homestay and enjoy the simple and pure happiness.
During these quiet days, I learned to listen to the sounds of nature and feel the changing of the seasons. Every time I walk through the yard, every time I look out the window, I can feel that I am creating something precious – that is about life, about growing up, about returning to the memory of the original.
Life always surprises us inadvertently. Those dreams that were once thought to be out of reach are now slowly becoming a reality in a small courtyard in the mountains. I found inner peace here and a way to live in harmony with nature. In this fast-paced era, it is a rare happiness to be able to have such a tranquility.
So, dear friends, no matter where you are, don't forget to slow down once in a while and feel those small but precious moments in life. Perhaps on a quiet afternoon, you will find that life itself is a beautiful journey, and every simple present is a happy time to cherish. The picture comes from the Internet