Maidest's Pilgrimage Journey | Ascending the mountain is a process of tempering, but descending marks the true beginning of spiritual cultivation.

Climbing the mountain is a process of tempering oneself.
Descending the mountain is actually the beginning of cultivation.

On July 9, more than 30 Medstead residents carried their backpacks.
Departing from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, bound for Wutai Mountain in Shanxi
Measuring this millennia-old pilgrimage route with one's own body
3 days and 2 nights, 80 kilometers, with an elevation gain of 3,000 meters
From Nantai Jinxiu Peak to Dongtai Wanghai Peak
Walk the path to embody the ancient verse: "One grand pilgrimage to Mount Tai, five hundred years of spiritual cultivation!"

From the water towns of Jiangnan to the northern Shanxi Plateau
The people of Maidest are filled with anticipation for this pilgrimage journey.
After arriving at the destination that day, take a brief rest to recover.
Early the next morning, the pilgrimage journey began.

On the first day of the pilgrimage, as the slope gradually steepened
Hiking for too long
The team members' physical stamina is also quietly slipping away, like sand flowing through an hourglass.
As the group reached halfway, heavy gasps began to echo through the队伍.
Some people are gradually falling behind.
At this moment, the team's invisible hand began to take effect.
The strong one willingly took over his companion's heavy backpack.
The lively ones encouraged their colleagues from the back of the team.
Calming words of encouragement rose and fell one after another:
“Just hang in there—once you round this bend, it’ll be easier!”
There are no commands—only a naturally flowing current of mutual warmth.

After finishing a long day of trekking, we arrived at the accommodation.
Many partners are already eager to head to bed.
Originally, I thought everyone would miss the next day's sunrise.
Unexpectedly, the mountain peaks in the early morning were all alike.
Gathering everyone's figures, Renli stands atop Mount Wutai.
The rising morning sun pours down, scattering ten thousand golden rays.
Looking back, the rugged mountain path we took has already become a scenic view behind us.
Around us are companions who’ve journeyed together, their sweat mingling as one.

The next day's itinerary also kicks off as the sun sets.
Many of our teammates already have blisters on their feet.
When the head of Overseas Business Division One talked about this experience,
There is gratitude expressed for the team member's thoughtful application of medicine.
Also shared the reasons why she/he keeps going.
“Mountains never promise rewards—climbing itself is the answer.”
Yes, just as we do in life and at work
We just need to stay firm in our goals, and the future will arrive as scheduled.

By the third day
Everyone's face looked etched with exhaustion.
But as the team leader's rallying cry rang out,
Everyone's steps move forward in perfect unison.
This is the final push of this journey.
Everyone is gritting their teeth and pushing through, as the mountain path tempers their physical endurance.
Ancient temples calm the mind, while the scenery along the way refines the heart.
Everyone measured the ruggedness of the mountain peaks and the profound depth of the temples with their own footsteps.
More importantly, she/he/they broke through her/his/their own limits with the heart.

The pilgrim's path is never beneath one's feet.
And each time pulling your foot out of the mud
Still choosing to head toward the sea of clouds.