"When I was young I set out to change the world.
When I grew older I perceived that this was too ambitious,
so I set out to change my state.
This too, I realized as I grew older, was too ambitious,
so I set out to change my town.
When I realized that I could not do even this, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man I know that I should have started by changing myself.
If I had started with myself, maybe then I would have succeeded
in changing my family, the town, or even the state-
and who knows, maybe the world."
(unknown)

October 17, 2009

The spirit of a battle...

The photo.. a familiar background in many Asian kung fu or battle movies. For some reasons, I like those kind of stories, and do learning some kung fu.. and have been thinking of, one day, I would see, even to try wearing the armors of ancient (probably unique) warrior such as samurai, knight (Europe), gladiator (Roman Empire).. Perhaps it was the SPIRIT that is more attractive, instead of the understandable problem-solving method in the past - the bloody massive battles in the history, which shall not reoccur, of course (but occasionally does..).

Last week, an opportunity for a trip, where I can take some kung fu photos.. it was ‘The Great Battle of MyeongRyang Festival 2009’, took place in Haenam.. a celebration for a decisive battle led by a HERO, with his 13 ships against 333 ships of another side.. and his big victory that saved his nation in late 16th century! Again, the spirit is to be appreciated. Hey, then what are we fighting for?