THE ASCENT TO LOTUS HILL

The air crisply bites as you begin the arduous climb. Sunbeams pierce through the canopy, illuminating the devious path ahead. Timeworn stones mark your progress, remnants of pilgrims who embarked on this sacred ascent before you. With each step, the sounds of the valley below recedes. A sense of serenity washes over you, broken only by the sof