Incense permeated the air and I inhaled deeply. At first the aroma was enticing, then it became a bit thicker. I focused on my breathing and took another deep breath. Ommmm…….cough..wait a sec. Was I having trouble breathing? cough..sputter..wheeze..crackle..clear throat…choke. OK, so much for creating a monastic visual of calm devotion and clarity of thought. [...]