I step out of the cabin, rested and refreshed. What a difference a full night’s sleep makes. Matthias brought me here last night after spending the day together in his cottage, reconnecting in more ways than just words. When we arrived here last night, I was exhausted, slumber conquered me like a wildfire in a dry forest. Now, I stare out onto the meadow, breathing in the fresh air as the sun rises in the sky. I’ve been here for a couple of months, and I’m still captivated by the town and people who live here.
The small flowers dance in the breeze, and I sit on the steps of the front porch and watch them sway, my breathing slowing down. My vision begins to blur, pulling me into meditation. I finally close my eyes and feel. I listen to the thumping in my chest and the rustling of nearby tr
