A Carnival Monday (Eng/Esp)

Carnival Monday. At this point in my life, I am still searching for peace and quiet. Gone are the days when I wanted to throw myself into adventure during this time of year and then reminisce about the stories. But for several years now, I have prioritized the inner peace that keeps me away from these festivities where excess is commonplace. Now I reflect on this and see the carnival days with different eyes.

Today, I decided to take my usual walk to the city center to clear my mind for a while and look at the Manzanares River. The landscape looked different. It depends not only on what is outside but also on the mood of the observer. As I was in a good mood, everything seemed splendid to me. The river was calm, and there was a great sense of peace in the place.

The center of Cumana was somewhat busy, with few people walking the streets this morning. Custom dictates that most people are at the beaches, rivers, or other places for collective enjoyment and will later attend the parades organized by the authorities. This event always draws crowds of families, who bring their children dressed up as their favorite heroes.

I enjoyed this walk. Emotions undoubtedly influence how we perceive reality, the lens through which we view nature. In this case, I liked to reflect on the passage of time and how priorities in life tend to change. Over the years, I have matured and perceive situations differently.