As we move through life there comes a time when we realize that our own mortality is a very real possibility. The ancient Japanese warriors, Samurai, realized this and it is this realization that life is by its nature, fleeting. As such, they valued the beauty in life and the cherry blossom became a symbol for their lives. Beautiful and short lived the blossom comes upon us in the early spring but lasts but a few weeks, the impermanence of the blossom is what makes it so beautiful for them and it epitomized the beauty and shortness of live in general.
For most people in this world, life is a permanent thing. No one thinks of their life ending on a daily basis, but for soldiers this truly a daily occurrence. Thunder 6 is experiencing the conflict in ones mind between the belief in the permanence of life and the realization that life is truly impermanent. For those of us that have experienced this change in outlook it is important that from that point on to live life fully, taking nothing for granted and revel in the enhancement of your senses and live completely in the fullness of each moment, especially those that come tomorrow.
Take care brother and live life now!
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