I felt a sudden twitch inside me, and without thinking, I began rubbing my thumb and index fingers together. It instantly broke the calm I had reached through meditation. When I opened my eyes, I noticed a line of golden light on the horizon. It was slowly growing, brightening the early morning sky, and gently spreading its warmth over the buildings. The light moved closer, inching toward me. Still seated in the lotus position on the balcony, I heard birds begin to sing, adding to the peaceful[...]