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The Mountain That Lowered Itself

A Peak That Met Pilgrims Halfway

By GoldenSpeechPublished 2 months ago 1 min read

Climbers said the mountain shrank during moments of pure intention. When a weary pilgrim attempted the ascent out of love rather than pride, the mountain softened, slopes easing, paths clearing. At the summit, he realized the mountain hadn’t changed — his heart had. What once felt insurmountable had become possible the moment he stopped climbing to conquer.

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