Pointy ears

Saturday, 9 February 2013

I promised myself that if something like this happened, I'd go away. That was, of course, before things happened and my economical situation got bad indeed (...again), but, still.

And now I find... that a return trip to Japan costs under 5000 SEK. If I need a return trip.

Scotland is even cheaper, but then, it is also closer, and I've nae been to Japan for far too long. It is far away... and it may even be far away enough.

I'm going to have to think about this. Hm.

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The Way of Walking Alone

・Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world.

・Do not scheme for physical pleasure.

・Do not intend to rely on anything.

・Consider yourself lightly, consider the world deeply.

・Do not ever think in acquisitive terms.

・Do not regret things about your own personal life.

・Do not envy another's good or evil.

・Do not lament parting on any road whatsoever.

・Do not complain or feel bitterly about yourself or others.

・Have no heart for approaching the path of love.

・Do not have preferences.

・Do not harbour hopes for your own personal life.

・Do not have a liking for delicious food for yourself.

・Do not carry antiques handed down from generation to generation.

・Do not fast so that it affects you physically.

・While it's different with military equipment, do not be fond of material things.

・While on the Way, do not begrudge death.

・Do not be intent on possessing valuables or a fief in old age.

・Respect the gods and the Buddhas, but do not depend on them.

・Though you give up your life, do not give up your honour.

・Never depart from the Way of the martial arts.

Miyamoto Musashi, Second Day of the Fifth Month, Second Year of Shoho [1645]