The Wisdom of Stillness

On a snowy hilltop, I encountered a monk meditating beneath a lone pine tree. Despite the cold, he seemed unbothered, his presence radiating calm.

“What are you meditating on?” I asked.

“The Snake,” he said simply.

He gestured to the landscape. “See how the snow blankets the earth, how it waits for spring without rushing? The Snake understands the power of stillness. In 2025, we must learn to be still, to observe, to gather strength before making our moves.”