Pod krošnjami Tivoli parka, kjer jesenski listi prekrivajo pot s toplimi zlatimi in rdečimi odtenki, je Matej počasi hodil.

Under the canopy of Tivoli park, where autumn leaves cover the path with warm golden and red hues, Matej walked slowly.

Bil je tih in zaskrbljen.

He was quiet and worried.

Jesen je za nekatere čas veselja, za Mateja pa je pogosto čas, ko se počuti osamljeno.

Autumn is a time of joy for some, but for Matej, it often feels lonely.

Letošnja jesen je prinesla tudi novo stvar: diagnozo blage sezonske afektivne motnje.

This autumn brought something new as well: the diagnosis of mild seasonal affective disorder.

Kratki dnevi so mu težili misli.

The short days weighed down his thoughts.

Približuje se Martinovanje, praznik, ko se prijatelji in družine zberejo ob molznem vinskem festivalu.

Martinovanje is approaching, a holiday when friends and family gather for a delightful wine festival.

Matej bi rad praznoval, čutil toploto in srečo, ki jo prinaša ta čas.

Matej wanted to celebrate, to feel the warmth and happiness that this time brings.

Vendar ga utrujenost vleče nazaj noter, proč od hrupa in veselja.

However, fatigue pulled him back inside, away from the noise and joy.

Odločil se je, da se odpravi na sprehod po parku.

He decided to take a walk in the park.

Svež zrak in vonj po zemlji sta bila osvežujoča.

The fresh air and the scent of the earth were refreshing.

Med hojo je zagledal bledo sonce, ki se je očitno borilo, da prebije oblake.

As he walked, he saw the pale sun seemingly struggling to break through the clouds.

Listi so šumeli pod njegovimi nogami, medtem ko je razmišljal, kako bi premagal svojo žalost.

Leaves rustled under his feet as he thought about how he might overcome his sadness.

"Matej!

"Matej!"

" zasliši znan glas in se ozre.

he heard a familiar voice and turned around.

Bil je Alenka, v roki je držala košaro, polno paketov.

It was Alenka, holding a basket full of packages.

Poleg nje je stala Nika, z nasmehom na obrazu.

Next to her stood Nika, with a smile on her face.

"Pripravljava manjše Martinovanje tukaj v parku," reče Alenka veseljaško.

"We're preparing a small Martinovanje here in the park," said Alenka cheerfully.

"Pridruži se nama!

"Join us!"

"Matej je sprva okleval.

Matej hesitated at first.

A videl je, kako so bili srečni in odprti.

But he saw how happy and open they were.

Z vabilom je prišla priložnost, da vsaj za trenutek pozabi na svoja skrbi.

With the invitation came an opportunity to forget his worries, if only for a moment.

Sedeli so na odeji, medtem ko je Nika odprla steklenico vina.

They sat on a blanket while Nika opened a bottle of wine.

Matej je počasi začutil, kako se dvigajo oblaki okrog njegovega srca.

Matej slowly felt the clouds around his heart lift.

Zgodbe, smeh in topel objem prijateljstva so razpršili žalostno senco.

Stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of friendship dispelled the gloomy shadows.

Ko se je sonce počasi spuščalo navzdol, je Matej prvič po dolgem času občutil pravi mir.

As the sun slowly dipped downwards, Matej felt true peace for the first time in a long while.

Spoznal je, da tisti, ki jih ima rad, so tukaj, da mu pomagajo.

He realized that those he loves are here to help him.

Matej se je iz tega dneva naučil pomembno lekcijo: tudi v najtemnejših dneh je lahko nekaj svetlobe.

Matej learned an important lesson from this day: even in the darkest days, there can be some light.

Vesel je bil, da se je odločil stopiti na to pot.

He was glad he decided to take this path.

Ko se je pogovarjal z Alenko in Niko, je vedel, da bo prihodnost lažja, če bo preživel več trenutkov kot je bil ta.

As he talked with Alenka and Nika, he knew that the future would be easier if he spent more moments like this one.

In tako se je jesenski dan počasi prevešal v noč, Tivoli park pa je ostal obdan s tihim pričakovanjem zimskega počitka.

And so, the autumn day slowly turned into night, with Tivoli park remaining surrounded by the silent anticipation of winter's rest.

Matejeve misli so bile tokrat lahkotne, srce pa polno.

Matej's thoughts were light this time, and his heart full.