To be able to enjoy almost everything.
Slow, sad, utterly Finnish music in a dark room on the outskirts of town. A breath-taking requiem by Mozart echoing under the vaults of an imposing church, moving yet another generation to tears.
Exploring an old ruin in the rain, in a muddy field. Zipping up coats, feeling cold rain seep through jeans, and just laughing all the more.
Seeing grey fields, silvery lakes, dark and rolling hills, farmhouses with lights in the windows. Marvelling at something so grey and rain-soaked and sprinkled with beauty.
Enjoying ourselves among the riches and temptations of a large mall, learning history in a medieval castle. Loving our food and wine, sitting quietly lost in thoughts for hours in the car.
One of the most valuable lessons I'm learning: Find the beauty in everything. Savour it.
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