Meire Marion's Corner...: Gratitude

Today I finally managed to put aside my morning laziness and go to the park for a walk. I am being unfair towards myself. It is not that I have been lazy; I have been feeling a lot of pain including working long hours and when I find the time to go for a walk it is dark outside. The sensation that came over me when I walked through the gate this morning is unexplainable.

Due to work, physical difficulties, the weather and the season, it had been over a month since I had gone to the park. Anxiety grew as vacation got closer, not because of a trip or anything like that; just because I wanted to go for a walk in the park and fill my eyes and heart with the wonderful colors.

Despite the fact that it is winter now in Sao Paulo, the trees are green and there are Azaleas all around. Different shades of pink. Little did I know that there were flowers that bloomed in the winter. After a few hours of research, I discovered that the name Azalea comes from Greek which means dry. People like to name girls Azalea and there is a famous brand of shoes with the same name. Azaleas are so pretty on the bushes and also beautiful when on the ground after it has wilted.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity of being able to walk in this magical place near my home.