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Sunday, March 7, 2004


   Why is it that Sundays always suck?
Good evening, welcome to yet another scintillating episode of... my completely random thoughts.

Currently, I have in my hands a very interesting book (which I've obtained from a friend) called "Secrets of the Samurai", written by two authors whose names I am too tired to commit to memory. It's a really interesting read on samurai history, weapons, training, and some of the martial arts in general. Much fun to be had. (I've got GEEK written all over me. In kanji, nonetheless.)

Also, this has been one of the most boring, uneventful weekends in the history of my existence. Utter boredom, combined with a cold and Dayquil-induced drowsiness, have made it impossible for me to gain ambition for anything. Including meditation, which I've been meaning to do for quite a while. I just... can't find the time to do so.

Which brings me to my next paragraph. For quite some time now, I've been leaning more and more towards following/practicing the other 50% of my belief system (ie BUDDHISM). Which has me at quite an impasse. On the one hand, Buddhism just makes sense to me, and appeals to who I am. On the other hand, I still believe that there's a God, and that teh Jebsu was... well, he was one heck of a guy, to put it lightly. So, I'm beside myself on this one. I personally see no problem with following Buddhism while keeping the belief in a God, but the doctrine of Christianity is definitely conflicting. So, the point of this particular rant? I'm just wondering if anyone has some insight into my problem.

Oh, and one more thing: I'm also in the need of some advice on the aforementioned subject of me getting in a fight. For those who haven't read the post, basically, my brother (who's in seventh grade) is having trouble with a freshmen who keeps trying to get him into a fight. On the one hand, I don't want to hurt the freshmen, not because I like the kid, but because... well, it's kinda against my nature to do so. On the second hand, I'm sick of seeing my brother getting pushed around and berated (and equally sick of seeing him play right into it). And on my third, mutationary hand, I don't wanna get in trouble for fighting (zero tolerance, anyone?). I've got a very clean record, and don't want it... tarnished, shall we say. So, what to do... Ah, I already know what to do. I'm just a bit confused as to how to go about it. Anyone have some feedback as to being in situations like this?

Itte ki masu!

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