You went to the mountains without much planning. Life had begun to feel heavy, and you needed distance more than answers. As the road climbed higher and the air grew cooler, something shifted. Your breathing slowed, and the noise you carried with you softened. In the mountains, you felt lighter.

They welcomed you gently. Mornings opened to clear skies, days unfolded along narrow trails, and streams ran cold and bright beside your path. You walked without hurry, sat in silence, and felt a calm you had almost forgotten. When it was time to leave, you carried that stillness home with you,........

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