Autumn in Zagreb

You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintery light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen. When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person died for no reason – E. Hemingway

Of all the magnificent seasons, autumn is the most wonderful season in Zagreb, nevertheless constantly raining. Not only the leaves do change into colorful pictures as people drive by their beauty every day to work. What do people think when they hear the word autumn? Beautiful trees, leaves slowly changing from green to orange, and from red, to yellow, are the first things that come to mind for most people. People need beauty, and it comes around every year in the form of autumn.

It seems that everybody is in a jollier mood during this time of year than any other season. A couple possibilities are the pretty weather, and the holidays coming up just around the corner. People are happier to see each other, more grateful for what they have, and quicker to help someone in need during this time. When people are nicer and care about each other more, it makes this world a more loving place for everybody. In conclusion, all the other seasons just can’t compare to autumn; it is the best season by far.

People need beauty in their lives, which this season provides. People need to feel relaxed and less stressed out about everyday life, which autumn once again provides. Finally, people need to be more respectful and happy towards each other. With the beauty, the smell, the temperature, and the overall relaxing feeling autumn gives people: it overall increases kindness and love within every human being.

The project “YOU are the EU” is funded by the Agency for Mobility and EU programmes withing the program European Solidarity Corps.