Kankei

[tenshuaozora]

Like fall foliage,
The body becomes tired
To renew the soul.

Comments

[anachronus]

Bene.

[tenshuaozora]

Thank you.

[claws_n_stripes]

I have nothing to add beyond this: This was a pleasure to read.

[tenshuaozora]

Thanks, Gerald--that's quite a compliment.

[claws_n_stripes]

Well, it was! Usually, I just keep silent and nod to myself, but I enjoyed reading about your growth and what a proper warrior mindset actually looks like-- so much that I felt I should say something. I'm glad for you.

[tenshuaozora]

Thank you, I'm honored. I don't think I'm quite to the level of "proper warrior mindset"--I've got a long way to go. Some of the people I've been training with who have doe martial arts for 20 or 30 years plus have a whole, whole lot to teach me. I do thank you for the compliment, truly. Thank you.

[greyanna]

What a great trip! Thank you for sharing the story about the sensei and your internal struggles. It is a good image to keep in my head. I suffer needing to practice that same skill of keeping the sword in the sheath.

[tenshuaozora]

You're welcome!