Kaarel vaatas akna taga mööduvat maastikku ja mõtles oma töökaaslastele, kellega ta polnud veel kunagi vabal ajal aega veetnud.

Kaarel looked at the landscape passing by outside the window and thought about his colleagues, with whom he had never spent any free time before.

Maarja, tema kolleeg, oli korraldanud meeskonna ürituse Lahemaa rahvusparki.

Maarja, his coworker, had organized a team event at Lahemaa National Park.

Suvi soosis nende ettevõtmist — õhk oli soe ja päike peegeldus roheliste lehtede vahelt.

The summer was favorable for their outing—the air was warm, and the sun gleamed through the green leaves.

"Kõik on meie jaoks valmis," ütles Maarja reipalt.

"Everything is ready for us," said Maarja cheerfully.

"Me võtame sellest nädalavahetusest kõik, mis võtta annab!"

"We'll make the most of this weekend!"

Kaarel tundis end veidi närvilisena.

Kaarel felt a bit nervous.

Tema tööks oli graafilise disaini loomine, enamasti üksinda oma arvuti taga.

His job involved creating graphic designs, mostly by himself at his computer.

Suhtlemine polnud tema tugevaim külg.

Socializing wasn't his strongest suit.

Siiski, ta teadis, et peab rohkem suhtlema, kui tahtis end meeskonna osana tunda.

Still, he knew he needed to interact more if he wanted to feel like a part of the team.

Taustal sosistas kahtlus, kuid suur tahtmine muutus temast siiski tugevamaks.

Doubt whispered in the background, but a strong desire for change overpowered it.

Päev algas matkaga mööda metsaradu.

The day started with a hike along forest trails.

Lahemaa rahvuspark avanes nende ees nagu postkaardi pilt: kõrged puud, karged allikad ja linnulaul.

Lahemaa National Park unfolded before them like a postcard: tall trees, crisp springs, and birdsong.

Kaarel astus vaikselt teiste taga, kuulates Maarjat, kes juhtis retke.

Kaarel walked quietly behind the others, listening to Maarja, who was leading the hike.

"Vaadake neid suuri kivimürakaid," ütles Maarja entusiastlikult.

"Look at those big boulders," said Maarja enthusiastically.

"Kas keegi soovib jagada mõtteid selle koha ilu kohta?"

"Does anyone want to share their thoughts on the beauty of this place?"

Keegi vaikis, kuid Maarja pilk peatus Kaarlil.

No one spoke initially, but Maarja's gaze stopped on Kaarel.

Kaarel hingas sügavalt sisse.

He took a deep breath.

"Ma arvan, et kunstnikuna," alustas ta ettevaatlikult, "näen ma loodust kui pidevat inspiratsiooniallikat.

"I think as an artist," he began cautiously, "I see nature as a constant source of inspiration.

Värvid ja mustrid on siin nagu lõuend, mis muutub iga aastaajaga."

The colors and patterns here are like a canvas that changes with each season."

Kaarel oli üllatunud, kui kolleegid talle kaasa noogutasid ja tema sõnu julgustavalt kuulasid.

Kaarel was surprised when his colleagues nodded along and listened to his words encouragingly.

"Siin olles tekkis soov rohkem maalida," lisas ta kergendunult, kui grupist tuli aplaus.

"Being here makes me want to paint more," he added with relief as the group applauded.

Matk jätkus, aga Kaarel tundis end nüüd palju vabamana.

The hike continued, but now Kaarel felt much more at ease.

Maarja jäi tema kõrvale.

Maarja stayed by his side.

"Sa oled väga andekas," ütles Maarja.

"You are very talented," Maarja said.

"Aitäh, et jagasid oma mõtteid.

"Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

See tõesti avas meie silmad."

It really opened our eyes."

Tagasiteel õhtul istus Kaarel lõkke ääres ja naeris koos oma kolleegidega.

On the way back in the evening, Kaarel sat by the campfire and laughed with his colleagues.

Ta mõistis, et tema kartus oli asjatult suur.

He realized that his fear had been unnecessary.

Sellel päeval oli ta leidnud meeskonna, kellega tundis ennast tõeliselt kuuluvana.

That day, he had found a team with whom he truly felt he belonged.

Seega, kui nad pargist lahkusid, oli Kaarel teinud otsuse — võtta järgmistest meeskonnaüritustest alati osa.

So, as they left the park, Kaarel made a decision—to always participate in future team events.

Lahemaa lopsakad metsad olid andnud talle rohkem kui lihtsalt värsket õhku: need andsid talle enesekindlust ja tahtmise sotsiaalselt kasvada.

Lahemaa’s lush forests had given him more than just fresh air: they gave him confidence and a desire to grow socially.