To gaze at towering peaks and feel one's worldly desires subside, often referring to retreating from society for a reclusive life. It can also metaphorically mean to give up when encountering insurmountable difficulties.
他厌倦了都市的喧嚣，决定寻一处清幽之地，望峰息心，过上简朴的生活。
He grew tired of the city's hustle and bustle, and decided to find a quiet place, where he could gaze at peaks and calm his mind, living a simple life.
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