Mountains are beautiful, awe inspiring and perilous. They are the perfect embodiment of peace and tranquillity. It’s often said that mountains are the abode of the gods. This is backed by the fact that most places of worship are located on the top of mountains. Another interesting observation to emphasize the significance of mountains is that the practice of Zen Buddhism involves seeing the world empty of inherent existence. It helps meditator to be able to look into the vast, empty space from the top of mountains. Mountains have always been thought of as pillars separating heaven and earth. From one ancient Chinese cosmology, the realm of heaven covered the realm of earth and from this belief arose the idea that heaven could fall down if not supported. The mountains were believed to perform
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We all want to scale the highs of the corporate world. The being at the absolute top is what most aspire to. However, this path is very difficult, we are faced be highs and lows of success and failure. At times we complain of a “glass ceiling”, a hurdle in our path to success. Also, in any industry, there are the individuals who would prefer not to achieve the top, and are satisfied to get to a stable level and say "No more". Shockingly, there are those that need to join the group but would prefer not to endeavour to climb any higher than they began. The move to the corporate peak can be laden with risks, perils and falls, and even corporate death.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at an altitude of 29,098 ft. However, it is not considered the most difficult to climb. But it is guarded with nature’s defences like the harsh weather at high altitudes and extremely low temperature. Everest base camp is at 18,000 ft, which is higher than any civilized settlement in the world. Above 20,000 ft the body begins to deteriorate and feed upon itself. Mountains are fascinating with their beauty, majesty and
We all want to scale the highs of the corporate world. The being at the absolute top is what most aspire to. However, this path is very difficult, we are faced be highs and lows of success and failure. At times we complain of a “glass ceiling”, a hurdle in our path to success. Also, in any industry, there are the individuals who would prefer not to achieve the top, and are satisfied to get to a stable level and say "No more". Shockingly, there are those that need to join the group but would prefer not to endeavour to climb any higher than they began. The move to the corporate peak can be laden with risks, perils and falls, and even corporate death.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at an altitude of 29,098 ft. However, it is not considered the most difficult to climb. But it is guarded with nature’s defences like the harsh weather at high altitudes and extremely low temperature. Everest base camp is at 18,000 ft, which is higher than any civilized settlement in the world. Above 20,000 ft the body begins to deteriorate and feed upon itself. Mountains are fascinating with their beauty, majesty and