Il·lustració pel conte La dona de roca

THE MOST DIFFICULT PEAKS ARE FOUND WITHIN US

Hidden among sheets, where the city whispered secrets into her ears, dreamed a woman named Ivy. Her soul was a garden firmly rooted in the earth, yet it yearned for the sky. Since childhood, Ivy had been captivated by heights, and her heart longed to climb to the highest peaks, where the earth kissed the sky. Her fingers knew every roughness of the rock, but her feet, like firm roots, treaded her path with excessive caution.

One spring morning, Ivy set out for the highest mountain beyond the concrete and asphalt, known as the “Tower of Clouds”. Her determined figure painted with each step a silent dialogue with the rock, a dance of distrust and courage. As she ascended, she felt the weight of her fears and doubts transform into a vibrant energy that propelled her forward, becoming less and less rooted and at the same time more connected with her most honest self.

At the summit, Ivy stopped to contemplate the world that seemed a miniature, and the daily problems faded into the distance. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply, feeling the pure air fill her lungs and purify her soul. In that instant, she understood that her climb was not just a physical conquest, but an inner journey. It was her way of finding her truth in its deepest essence.

As she descended, Ivy carried with her a new sense of fulfillment. She learned that the climb, with its challenges and beauty, was a manifestation of her own spirit. And so, Ivy managed to climb beyond the railings of the city balconies and learned that the highest peaks are found within us.