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The \u201cBudo Beat\u201d Blog features a collection of short reflections, musings, and anecdotes on a wide range of budo topics by Professor <\/em>Alex Bennett<\/em><\/a>, a seasoned budo scholar and practitioner. Dive into digestible and diverse discussions on all things budo\u2014from the philosophy and history to the practice and culture that shape the martial Way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of weeks ago I had the welcome chance to speak to a group of high school students at Shijonawate High School in Osaka. My old kendo mate George McCall invited me down for a full afternoon of talking to his pupils, doing keiko<\/em> with the kendo club, and then heading to the second dojo for the usual rehydration session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have not stood in front of a younger audience for quite some time, so in the hours leading up to it, I found myself wondering what on earth I should talk about. University students are one thing. After years of watching the \u201cthree Ss\u201d dominate the classroom, I have grown used to the sight of Sleeping, Speaking, and Smartphones forming a perfect triangle of distraction, something that I vehemently discourage, but to little avail these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sometimes joke that I should bring a defibrillator to class, not for emergencies, but simply to jolt some bloody life back into the room! I really do despair, and oftentimes catch myself wondering if I have quietly drifted into the role of a relic who can\u2019t speak the native tongue of modern youth. Sometimes I blame myself, but lately I have started to give in to the idea that trying to inspire \u201ctoo cool for school vacant minds\u201d is like trying to light a barbecue in a typhoon. I know it sounds terrible, but that\u2019s honestly how it feels some days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I walked into this high school fretting that I would be met with a younger version of the same dreary lethargy. What I found was the complete opposite!<\/p>\n\n\n

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These kids were switched on. Not in the sense of polished confidence or loud enthusiasm, but in the quiet, searching way that tells you they WANT to understand something. They WANT direction. They WANT a spark. They simply have no idea where to find it, and even less idea of how to hold onto it once it flickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my little talk, I fell back on what I know: the lessons I have learned from budo. Most of them had never picked up a shinai<\/em> in their life, but that didn\u2019t matter. Budo wisdom does not need to be limited to people in dojos. It lives in the rhythms of daily life, in the ways we face challenges, and in the things we choose to care about. To my surprise, the stories, ideas, and scars I shared actually seemed to have real traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The framework of the talk was five keywords I have lived my life by: k\u014dkishin<\/em> (\u597d\u5947\u5fc3 = curiosity), y\u016bki<\/em> (\u52c7\u6c17 = courage), j\u014dnetsu<\/em> (\u60c5\u71b1 = passion), reidan jichi<\/em> (\u51b7\u6696\u81ea\u77e5 = you only know something when you feel it yourself), and zanshin<\/em> (\u6b8b\u5fc3 = continued vigilance). They sit at the centre of my own michi<\/em> (\u9053 = Way), and the students\u2019 positive reactions reminded me that these ideas still speak to young people who feel lost in an age of information overload.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These five steps are hardly a secret formula for life, but they seem to anchor me when I\u2019m struggling to find direction. I suspected that may provide some good life clues for the young crowd. Especially in the last two years, as education drifts through this odd post Covid period of online fatigue and emotional flatlining, I have noticed a quiet hunger for something they can actually grab hold of, even if they have no idea how to start. Something real, not theoretical. Something that gets a young person moving again, rather than just blinking at a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Curiosity was the first point. The spark. I told them how everything I have done in my life, good and otherwise, started from simply wanting to know what was around the corner. That little itch in the mind that says, \u201cWhy not have a look, mate.\u201d Curiosity, so they say, has killed more than a few cats. But it was curiosity that carried me into a kendo dojo for the first time, unable to speak a word of Japanese, sweating with nerves, and very nearly turning around at the door. It was also curiosity that kept me coming back, even after realising that kendo involved an impressive amount of pain, confusion, and being hit on the head. If anything resonated with them there, it was that curiosity is not a trait you are born with. It is a habit. Feed it, and it grows. Ignore it, and life becomes very small, very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courage came next, framed not as \u201cfearlessness\u201d, but as the willingness to do something despite your knees shaking. Teenagers know fear better than most adults care to admit. They live in a world where the possibility of embarrassment is often more terrifying than injury. Taking the first step into the unknown is perhaps harder now than it has ever been, because the digital world records every misstep. I told them that courage does not mean being unafraid. It means feeling fear and moving anyway. That is the difference between watching from the safety of your seat and actually getting up to have a go, even if that little negative voice is protesting the whole way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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But the word that truly struck them was PASSION. You can see it in the feedback they sent afterwards. Many wrote that \u201cpassion\u201d felt like the missing piece in their lives. Not in the romantic or dramatic sense, but in the simple idea that cultivating passion gives shape to one\u2019s days. Most of us mistake passion for a bolt of lightning, a sudden revelation that arrives fully formed. The truth is far more mundane. Passion is something you nurture. It is the force that keeps you practising when everything hurts. It is the reason you return after defeat. It is the steady warmth under the ash that keeps you alive long after the excitement has faded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I told them that liking something is easy, but continuing through the uncomfortable parts is where passion becomes real. In budo, passion is not the fire of the flashy moment, but the stubborn ember that survives the rain. Judging by their comments, this struck a nerve. They seemed relieved to hear that passion does not need to be dramatic. It only needs to be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From there I moved to reidan jichi<\/em> the Zen idea that you only truly understand something when you feel it yourself. The literal meaning of reidan jichi<\/em> is \u201cCold and warm are known by oneself.\u201d In other words, you can only know what is cold or warm by actually feeling it on your own skin. It symbolises the broader idea that true understanding comes through personal experience, not through someone else\u2019s words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no shortcut. You can read books and watch YouTube videos until you\u2019re blue in the face, but unless you step into the experience, you learn nothing of substance. Failure, pain, embarrassment, and small victories are all valuable teachers. These students live at a time when second-hand experience is everywhere, but the lived kind is slipping out of reach. In addition to passion, encouraging them to trust their own senses felt like one of the most important messages of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Finally, zanshin<\/em>. The awareness after the action. In budo, it is the posture of the heart after the strike. In life, it is the quiet habit of reflecting on what you have done, acknowledging the gap between intention and reality, and resetting for the next moment, keeping that continuity going. Zanshin<\/em> does not judge. It simply prepares. I told them that if they can hold themselves accountable in those moments after the dust settles, they will already be far ahead of most adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the talk, the school sent through the students\u2019 feedback. I added all of it to the end of this blogpost to give the reader an idea of how keen these young lads and lasses are. Reading through their comments, I was struck by how genuine they felt. I expected a bit of routine politeness, but the responses were thoughtful, personal, and in some cases surprisingly sharp. At least, I hope it isn\u2019t lipservice!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Some said they saw their own past decisions reflected in the stories. Others wrote that they had never thought about curiosity or courage in this way before. Quite a few wrote that passion suddenly made sense as something they could build, not something they lacked. It was heartening. Not in the sentimental sense, but because in my profession of teaching at college level it is rare to see young people respond so openly about the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess they were ready for these ideas. They just needed something to press the right pressure points. My hope is that the five keywords stay with them for a while. Not as handy slogans blurted by that preachy gaijin<\/em>, but as companions that guide their choices as they start shaping their own michi<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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But methinks I was the one who stole the richer lesson from the whole affair. These students, despite growing up in a world that often seems held together with duct tape and wishful thinking, showed me that, deep down, the hunger for meaning is still very much alive. They also reminded me of something teachers often forget, and something that is just as important in budo as it is in any classroom: it is not only students who must adapt. Teachers, too, have to adjust their angle, loosen their grip, and rethink the way they offer guidance. If we don\u2019t evolve, neither will they. All they needed was someone to hand them a few threads so they could start weaving their Way, and the whole thing rather embarrassingly taught me not to give up on the little blighters just yet, even if I was never that way myself and still struggle to summon empathy when a firm [metaphorical] kick up the arse feels like the more efficient option. Oops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reference just for skimming through if you\u2019re interested in their take. (I added English translations to the original Japanese comments.)<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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It was very interesting to learn in detail from Alex, who has experienced many hardships, how to approach new encounters in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through kendo, I was able to understand curiosity, courage, passion, reidan jichi, and zanshin in an easy to grasp way, and I learned a lot about how to live from now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I listened to the lecture and reflected on my past, I felt that passion is the driving force behind everything. It made me feel that life might become more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I feel as though I learned what is important in life. I want to value passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I try to challenge myself in many ways by seeking out new things every day and diving into those worlds. I am really glad I could hear this lecture and both the stories about the path and about kendo were very memorable. I felt great respect for the way you live your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have not decided on a future dream yet, but I felt I should follow my strong curiosity and discover many interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you very much for today\u2019s lecture. You said that passion is important, so I want to challenge many things and keep moving in order to find mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you for the valuable lecture today. I learned clearly that the cycle of being interested in something, pursuing it with passion, and continuing wholeheartedly is very important. I want to challenge anything that sparks my curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you for the lecture. Every story you told felt like an essential way of thinking for living life. I have always been negative and tend to think pessimistically, but after today\u2019s lecture I realised I need more courage and passion. It was truly meaningful. Thank you very much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The worries I usually have felt very small after hearing your talk. I came across many wonderful words and felt it was a valuable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After hearing your lecture, I felt I should challenge myself in new or frightening things. What impressed me was the phrase Sweat not shed in youth becomes tears in old age. I realised that if I do not commit now, I may regret it later, so I want to pursue what I love with passion. Thank you for such an educational lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 12
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This was the last of the three lectures I attended over two days and it was the best. It resonated with me the most. It moved my heart the most. You helped draw out what my own passion might be. It was a wonderful experience that gave me courage to feel that maybe I can achieve something too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 13
\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u5148\u751f\u306e\u8272\u3005\u306a\u8a71\u3092\u805e\u3044\u3066\u3044\u3066\u3001\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u5c06\u6765\u3092\u6c7a\u3081\u308b\u4e2d\u3067\u5927\u5207\u306a\u3053\u3068\u3001\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u304c\u5927\u5207\u3067\u3042\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3092\u6559\u3048\u3066\u3082\u3089\u3063\u3066\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u9032\u8def\u306b\u3064\u306a\u3052\u3066\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u3082\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u5148\u751f\u306e\u6559\u3048\u3092\u5fc3\u306b\u523b\u3093\u3067\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u9053\u3092\u9032\u3093\u3067\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening to your stories, I learned what is important when thinking about my future, that passion truly matters. I want to connect what I learned to my future path, keep your teachings in mind, and walk my own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 14
\u7559\u5b66\u306b\u306f\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u304c\u3042\u308b\u304b\u3069\u3046\u304b\u304c\u91cd\u8981\u3067\u3042\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a71\u3092\u805e\u3044\u3066\u3001\u79c1\u3082\u30aa\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30ea\u30a2\u7814\u4fee\u304c\u3042\u308b\u306e\u3067\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u3082\u3063\u3066\u7a4d\u6975\u7684\u306b\u53d6\u308a\u7d44\u307f\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u4f55\u304b\u306f\u3058\u3081\u3066\u7d9a\u3051\u308b\u306b\u306f\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u304c\u5927\u5207\u3060\u3068\u308f\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u4eca\u306e\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u3082\u3063\u3068\u304a\u304a\u304d\u304f\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing that passion is essential for studying abroad made me think about my upcoming Australia program. I want to tackle it proactively with passion. I learned that passion is crucial for starting and continuing anything. I want to grow the passion I have now even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 15
\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u6301\u3064\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3057\u3088\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u307e\u305f\u3001\u65e5\u672c\u306e\u6587\u5316\u306b\u306f\u751f\u304d\u308b\u3046\u3048\u3067\u5927\u5207\u306a\u6307\u91dd\u304c\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u542b\u307e\u308c\u3066\u3044\u308b\u305f\u3081\u3001\u3082\u3063\u3068\u77e5\u3063\u3066\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I felt I should try to have more passion. I also realised that Japanese culture contains many guiding principles important for life, so I want to learn more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 16
\u4eba\u751f\u306b\u304a\u3044\u3066\u5927\u5207\u306a\u3053\u3068\u3092\u5206\u985e\u3057\u3066\u3001\u306f\u3063\u304d\u308a\u3068\u8a00\u8449\u3067\u8868\u3057\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3044\u305f\u304a\u304b\u3052\u3067\u3001\u3053\u308c\u307e\u3067\u7591\u554f\u3060\u3063\u305f\u3053\u3068\u304c\u89e3\u6d88\u3055\u308c\u305f\u6c17\u304c\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u884c\u52d5\u304c\u3046\u307e\u308c\u3001\u884c\u52d5\u304b\u3089\u60c5\u71b1\u304c\u751f\u307e\u308c\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u6d41\u308c\u3092\u4eca\u65e5\u899a\u3048\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3067\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u624b\u59cb\u3081\u306b\u3001\u4eca\u65e5\u306f\u5bb6\u306b\u5e30\u3063\u3066\u3059\u3050\u306b\u52c9\u5f37\u3092\u59cb\u3081\u3088\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By classifying what is important in life and expressing it clearly, you helped resolve many questions I had. I learned the flow curiosity leads to action and action leads to passion. As a start, I will go home and begin studying immediately today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 17
\u7d99\u7d9a\u304c\u82e6\u624b\u306a\u306e\u3067\u4eca\u65e5\u7fd2\u3063\u305f\u3053\u3068\u3092\u8e0f\u307e\u3048\u3066\u8272\u3005\u306a\u3053\u3068\u306b\u6311\u6226\u3057\u7d99\u7d9a\u3067\u304d\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I am not good at continuing things, I want to challenge myself in various ways and work on improving my consistency based on what I learned today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 18
\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3067\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u8272\u3005\u306a\u3053\u3068\u3092\u8a66\u3057\u3066\u52c7\u6c17\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u7d9a\u3051\u3066\u307f\u3066\u81ea\u5206\u306b\u3068\u3063\u3066\u306e\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u898b\u3064\u3051\u308c\u305f\u3089\u3044\u3044\u306a\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to maintain curiosity, try many things, and continue with courage to discover my own passion in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 19
\u3059\u3054\u304f\u305f\u3081\u306b\u306a\u308b\u304a\u8a71\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002\u79c1\u3082\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u69d8\u3005\u306a\u3053\u3068\u306b\u53d6\u308a\u7d44\u307f\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your talk was extremely meaningful. I also want to take on many things with passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 20
\u3059\u3070\u3089\u3057\u3044\u8b1b\u6f14\u3092\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\uff01\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u6b69\u3082\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u307e\u305f\u6700\u5f8c\u306b\u8a00\u3063\u3066\u3044\u305f\u8a00\u8449\u3092\u5fc3\u306b\u523b\u3082\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\uff01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for the wonderful lecture. I want to live my life with passion from now on. I will also keep your final words firmly in my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 21
\u5148\u751f\u306e\u304a\u8a71\u306e\u4e2d\u3067\u60c5\u71b1\u304c\u5927\u5207\u3060\u3068\u4f55\u56de\u3082\u304a\u8a71\u3057\u3055\u308c\u3066\u308b\u306e\u3092\u805e\u3044\u3066\u3001\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u5927\u4e8b\u306a\u3053\u3068\u306a\u3093\u3060\u306a\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002\u307e\u305f\u3001\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u304c\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u304a\u4e0a\u624b\u3060\u3063\u305f\u306a\u3068\u611f\u3058\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing you repeatedly say that passion is important made me realise how essential it is. I also felt your Japanese was excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 22
\u7126\u3089\u306a\u304f\u3066\u3082\u3044\u3044\u3001\u4f55\u3067\u3082\u3044\u3044\u304b\u3089\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u6301\u3066\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a00\u8449\u306b\u611f\u9298\u3092\u3046\u3051\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was deeply moved by the words You do not have to rush, anything is fine, just have passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 23
\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u3084\u308a\u305f\u3044\u3053\u3068\u3092\u6c7a\u3081\u308b\u306e\u306f\u697d\u3057\u3044\u3084\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\uff64\u81ea\u5206\u304c\u8208\u5473\u306e\u308f\u3044\u305f\u3053\u3068\u3092\u5927\u4e8b\u306b\u3057\u3088\u3046\u3068\u611f\u3058\u305f\u3002\u5263\u9053\u306e\u5fc3\u5f97\u306f\u3069\u306e\u7269\u4e8b\u306b\u3082\u901a\u3058\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3053\u3068\u304c\u77e5\u308c\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realised that deciding what you want to do comes from enjoyment and curiosity and that valuing what interests you is important. I learned that the spirit of kendo applies to everything in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 24
\u4e00\u5e74\u9593\u3060\u3051\u306e\u5263\u9053\u3060\u3063\u305f\u306f\u305a\u304c\u3001\u6c17\u4ed8\u3051\u3070\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u5909\u3048\u308b\u307b\u3069\u307e\u3067\u306b\u306a\u3063\u305f\u3044\u3066\u3001\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u5148\u751f\u306e\u8a00\u3063\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3068\u304a\u308a\u4eca\u7126\u308b\u5fc5\u8981\u306f\u306a\u3044\u306e\u3060\u308d\u3046\u3051\u3069\u3001\u4eca\u307e\u3055\u306b\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u6c7a\u3081\u3066\u3044\u308b\u6700\u4e2d\u306a\u3093\u3060\u3068\u8a00\u3046\u5b9f\u611f\u304c\u6e67\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I only intended to do kendo for one year but before I knew it, it had changed my life. As you said, there is no need to rush now but I also felt vividly that I am right in the middle of making decisions that will shape my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 25
passion\u306e\u5927\u5207\u3055\u3092\u77e5\u308a\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u306e\u3053\u3068\u306b\u6311\u6226\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned the importance of passion and felt I want to challenge many things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 26
\u81ea\u5206\u3082\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u8003\u3048\u3088\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought I should reflect on my own passion too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 27
\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u306f\u4f55\u304b\u3001\u3068\u3044\u3046\u554f\u3044\u306e\u7b54\u3048\u306f\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3067\u5e38\u306b\u63a2\u3057\u6c42\u3081\u306a\u3051\u308c\u3070\u306a\u3089\u306a\u3044\u3068\u611f\u3058\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3068\u306b\u304b\u304f\u30c1\u30e3\u30ec\u30f3\u30b8\u7cbe\u795e\u3092\u5927\u5207\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3001\u591a\u304f\u306e\u7d4c\u9a13\u3092\u7a4d\u3093\u3067\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I felt that the question What is your passion is something I must keep asking myself throughout life. I want to value a spirit of challenge and gain many experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 28
\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u53d6\u308a\u7d44\u3093\u3067\u884c\u304f\u3053\u3068\u306e\u5927\u5207\u3055\u306a\u3069\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u5206\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I understood the importance of working on things with passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 29
\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u3067\u59cb\u3081\u3066\u60c5\u71b1\u3067\u7d9a\u3051\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a00\u8449\u304c\u3068\u3066\u3082\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase Begin with curiosity and continue with passion sounded very cool to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 30
\u3068\u3066\u3082\u697d\u3057\u3044\u516c\u6f14\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002\u521d\u3081\u3066\u5263\u9053\u5834\u3078\u884c\u3063\u305f\u3068\u304d\u306e\u611f\u60f3\u304c\u6b63\u76f4\u3067\u9762\u767d\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3067\u3059\u3002\u79c1\u3082\u9ad8\u6821\u304b\u3089\u5263\u9053\u3092\u59cb\u3081\u305f\u306e\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u5148\u751f\u306e\u6642\u306e\u3088\u3046\u306b\u53b3\u3057\u304f\u306f\u306a\u3044\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u540c\u3058\u3088\u3046\u306b\u7af9\u5200\u3067\u53e9\u304b\u308c\u3066\u75db\u304b\u3063\u305f\u308a\u306a\u3069\u5171\u611f\u3059\u308b\u90e8\u5206\u3092\u591a\u304f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u3082\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u9811\u5f35\u308a\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a very enjoyable lecture. Your honest impressions from when you first visited a kendo dojo were amusing. I also began kendo in high school. It was not as strict as your experience but I related to being struck with shinai and feeling pain. I want to continue working hard with passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 31
\u5263\u9053\u3084\u305d\u306e\u8003\u3048\u3001\u751f\u304d\u65b9\u306a\u3069\u591a\u304f\u306e\u52c9\u5f37\u306b\u306a\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3092\u77e5\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3067\u304d\u3066\u3001\u3068\u3066\u3082\u305f\u3081\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u81ea\u5206\u306a\u308a\u306e\u9053\u3092\u898b\u3064\u3051\u308b\u305f\u3081\u306b\u4eca\u306e\u751f\u304d\u65b9\u3001\u72b6\u6cc1\u3092\u4eca\u4e00\u5ea6\u632f\u308a\u8fd4\u3063\u3066\u307f\u3088\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned a lot about kendo, its philosophy, and its way of life. It was very meaningful. To find my own path, I want to reflect again on how I am living now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 32
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It was great to hear a worldview based on kendo from a global perspective. It felt like a different path yet strangely relatable. It was a hint for thinking about my future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 33
\u4eba\u751f\u306f\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u59cb\u307e\u308a\u3001\u9032\u3093\u3067\u307f\u308b\u52c7\u6c17\u3068\u7d9a\u3051\u308b\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u3082\u3063\u3066\u7d4c\u9a13\u3092\u7a4d\u307f\u3001\u6b8b\u5fc3\u3067\u6df1\u3081\u308b\u4e00\u3064\u306e\u9053\u3067\u3067\u304d\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u611f\u3058\u3089\u308c\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I felt that life is one path made of curiosity, the courage to move forward, the passion to continue, and deepening everything with zanshin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 34
\u4f55\u4e8b\u306b\u3082\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u6301\u3064\u3053\u3068\u306e\u5927\u5207\u3055\u3092\u611f\u3058\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I felt the importance of having passion in everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 35
\u5263\u9053\u7528\u8a9e\u306e\u300c\u6253\u3063\u3066\u53cd\u7701\u6253\u305f\u308c\u3066\u611f\u8b1d\u300d\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a00\u8449\u304c\u5370\u8c61\u306b\u6b8b\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u79c1\u3082\u3053\u306e\u8a00\u8449\u306e\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u304c\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u611f\u3058\u3089\u308c\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306b\u5bfe\u3057\u3066\u5e38\u306b\u9ad8\u307f\u3092\u76ee\u6307\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kendo phrase Strike and reflect, be struck and feel gratitude left a strong impression on me. Like that phrase, I want to always aim higher in whatever I feel passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 36
\u30e2\u30c1\u30d9\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u306e\u4f5c\u308a\u65b9\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u8a00\u8a9e\u5316\u3067\u304d\u306a\u304b\u3063\u305f\u304b\u3089\u3044\u3044\u6a5f\u4f1a\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lecture helped put into words how to build motivation, which I had never been able to do before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 37
\u8b1b\u6f14\u306e\u4e2d\u3067\u3001\u82e6\u52b4\u3057\u306a\u304c\u3089\u751f\u304d\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3092\u5927\u5207\u306b\u3059\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a71\u304c\u3042\u308a\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u3082\u305d\u308c\u306f\u5927\u4e8b\u3060\u306a\u3068\u611f\u3058\u305f\u3002\u307e\u305f\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u3069\u3053\u306b\u6ce8\u304e\u8fbc\u3080\u304b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3053\u3068\u306f\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u306e\u4e2d\u3067\u5909\u308f\u3063\u3066\u3082\u826f\u3044\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3053\u3068\u304c\u5370\u8c61\u306b\u6b8b\u3063\u305f\u3002\u751f\u304d\u3066\u3044\u304f\u4e0a\u3067\u4f55\u304b\u30d2\u30f3\u30c8\u3092\u5f97\u3089\u308c\u305f\u6c17\u304c\u3057\u3066\u9762\u767d\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned the importance of valuing hardships in life. I also realised that what we pour our passion into can change throughout life. I gained hints for living and found it fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 38
\u300c\u82e5\u3044\u6642\u6d41\u3055\u306c\u6d99\u306f\u8001\u3044\u3066\u306e\u3061\u6d99\u3068\u306a\u308a\u3066\u51fa\u3065\u308b\u3082\u306e\u306a\u308a\u300d\u3068\u3044\u3046\u9db4\u4e38\u5148\u751f\u306e\u304a\u8a00\u8449\u3067\u4e00\u5ea6\u304d\u308a\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u5f8c\u6094\u3057\u306a\u3044\u3088\u3046\u306b\u751f\u304d\u3088\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing the words Tears not shed in youth will flow in old age made me want to live without regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 39
Passion\u3092\u5927\u5207\u306b\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u9053\u3092\u6b69\u3093\u3067\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to walk my own path while valuing passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 40
\u82f1\u8a9e\u3092\u5b66\u3076\u70b9\u3067\u3001\u7559\u5b66\u3057\u3066\u305d\u3053\u3067\u82f1\u8a9e\u3092\u5b66\u3076\u3060\u3051\u3067\u306a\u304f\u3001\u305d\u306e\u5f8c\u306e\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u597d\u304d\u306a\u3053\u3068\u3092\u3059\u308b\u306a\u304b\u3067\u73fe\u5730\u306e\u4eba\u3068\u306e\u4f1a\u8a71\u304c\u5927\u5207\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u304f\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3053\u3068\u306b\u7d0d\u5f97\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realised that studying abroad is not only about learning English but also about talking with local people while doing what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 41
\u4eca\u307e\u3067\u4f55\u304b\u3092\u3059\u308b\u306e\u306b\u6050\u6016\u304c\u30d6\u30ec\u30fc\u30ad\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3051\u3069\u3001\u305d\u306e\u6050\u6016\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u9032\u3093\u3067\u3044\u304f\u6c17\u6301\u3061\u3067\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u306e\u3053\u3068\u306b\u6311\u6226\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002\u5931\u6557\u3092\u6016\u304c\u3063\u3066\u3084\u3081\u305f\u304f\u306a\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3082\u3042\u308b\u3051\u3069\u3001\u305d\u308c\u3067\u3082\u7d9a\u3051\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306e\u5927\u5207\u3055\u304c\u6539\u3081\u3066\u5206\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fear had always been a brake on doing things but now I want to challenge many things while feeling that fear and still moving forward. I realised again that even when I want to quit because of fear of failure, continuing is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 42
\u4f55\u4e8b\u306b\u3082\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u884c\u52d5\u3057\u3066\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to act with curiosity in everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 43
\u5148\u751f\u306e\u8a00\u8449\u4e00\u3064\u4e00\u3064\u306b\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3067\u5f79\u7acb\u3064\u3053\u3068\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306b\u3068\u3063\u3066\u5927\u5207\u306a\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3053\u3082\u3063\u3066\u3044\u3066\u3001\u3059\u3054\u304f\u611f\u52d5\u3057\u305f\u3002\u4eca\u65e5\u7d39\u4ecb\u3057\u3066\u3082\u3089\u3063\u305f5\u3064\u306e\u30ad\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30c9\u3092\u610f\u8b58\u3057\u306a\u304c\u3089\u751f\u6d3b\u3057\u3066\u307f\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3046\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your words carried many things that will be useful in my life. I was very moved. I want to live with the five keywords you introduced today in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 44
\u81ea\u5206\u3082\u5f8c\u6094\u3057\u306a\u3044\u3088\u3046\u306a\u9078\u629e\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3057\u3001\u8272\u3005\u306a\u3082\u306e\u306b\u89e6\u308c\u3066\u8208\u5473\u306e\u3042\u308b\u3082\u306e\u3092\u898b\u3064\u3051\u305f\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to make choices I will not regret and I want to encounter many things to discover what interests me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 45
\u8208\u5473\u3092\u6301\u3061\u305d\u3053\u306b\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u304b\u3051\u308b\u3068\u7d99\u7d9a\u3067\u304d\u308b\u3068\u8a00\u3046\u3053\u3068\u3092\u805e\u3044\u3066\u5931\u6557\u3057\u3066\u3082\u3044\u3044\u304b\u3089\u6311\u6226\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u5927\u5207\u3068\u8a00\u3046\u8a00\u8449\u304c\u5370\u8c61\u306b\u6b8b\u3063\u305f\u3002
I was impressed by the idea that interest and passion help us continue doing something. The words It is okay to fail, what matters is to try stayed with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 46
\u3088\u304b\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 47
\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3088\u304b\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 48
\u597d\u304d\u306f\u7c21\u5358\u7d9a\u3051\u308b\u306f\u672c\u6c17\u3068\u3044\u3046\u8a00\u8449\u304c\u3059\u3054\u304f\u97ff\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3068\u3066\u3082\u826f\u3044\u8b1b\u6f14\u3067\u805e\u3051\u3066\u826f\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase Liking something is easy, continuing it requires true commitment really resonated with me. I am glad I could hear such a good lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 49
\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u89b3\u306b\u3069\u306f\u307e\u308a\u3057\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3044\u3044\u8b1b\u7fa9\u3067\u3001\u9053\u306e\u6b69\u307f\u65b9\u3092\u8003\u3048\u3089\u308c\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an excellent lecture that matched my own sense of life. It made me think about how to walk my own path. Thank you very much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 50
\u4eba\u751f\u89b3\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3082\u306e\u306f\u5f97\u3066\u3057\u3066\u81ea\u5206\u4ee5\u5916\u306e\u3082\u306e\u3092\u77e5\u308b\u6a5f\u4f1a\u3068\u3044\u3046\u306e\u304c\u306a\u3044\u3082\u306e\u306a\u306e\u3067\u3001\u4eca\u56de\u306e\u8b1b\u6f14\u3067\u4eba\u751f\u306e\u5148\u8f29\u306e\u751f\u304d\u65b9\u306b\u95a2\u3059\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306a\u8a71\u3092\u805e\u3051\u305f\u3053\u3068\u306f\u3068\u3066\u3082\u3044\u3044\u7d4c\u9a13\u306b\u306a\u3063\u305f\u3068\u601d\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We rarely have opportunities to learn others perspectives on life so hearing about how someone senior to us lives was a very good experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 51
\u4eba\u751f\u89b3\u304c\u5909\u308f\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My view of life changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 52
\u3082\u3046\u4e00\u5ea6\u3084\u308a\u76f4\u305b\u3066\u3082\u540c\u3058\u3053\u3068\u3092\u3059\u308b\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3053\u3068\u304c\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3088\u304b\u3063\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea that you would make the same choices even if you could start over was really cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 53
\u60c5\u71b1\u3092\u6301\u3064\u3053\u3068\u304c\u4e00\u756a\u5927\u5207\u3060\u3068\u5206\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u6b8b\u5fc3\u306e\u5fc3\u3092\u6301\u3061\u3001\u6e80\u8db3\u305b\u305a\u3055\u3089\u306a\u308b\u9ad8\u307f\u3092\u76ee\u6307\u3059\u3053\u3068\u306e\u5927\u5207\u3055\u3092\u6539\u3081\u3066\u611f\u3058\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u65e5\u3005\u306e\u751f\u6d3b\u3067\u5927\u5909\u306a\u3053\u3068\u3082\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u3042\u308b\u3051\u3069\u3001\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u3068\u8ae6\u3081\u306a\u3044\u5fc3\u3092\u6301\u3063\u3066\u3001\u4eca\u5f8c\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u5f8c\u6094\u3057\u306a\u3044\u3088\u3046\u306b\u751f\u304d\u3066\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u7d20\u6674\u3089\u3057\u3044\u8b1b\u6f14\u3092\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned that having passion is most important. I realised again the importance of zanshin, never being satisfied, and aiming higher. Life is difficult but I want to live without regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 54
\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u826f\u304f\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304f\u4e0a\u3067\u3068\u3066\u3082\u5927\u5207\u306a\u8b1b\u7fa9\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3067\u304d\u3066\u826f\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3067\u3059<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am glad I could attend such an important lecture for improving my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 55
\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u60c5\u71b1\u306f\u306a\u306b\u304b\u3068\u8b1b\u7fa9\u4e2d\u306b\u8cea\u554f\u3055\u308c\u305f\u3068\u304d\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306f\u3068\u3063\u3055\u306b\u7b54\u3048\u3089\u308c\u305a\u8a71\u3057\u3066\u3044\u308b\u9593\u306b\u8003\u3048\u3066\u307f\u305f\u306e\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u60c5\u71b1\u306f\u53cb\u4eba\u306a\u3069\u306e\u4eba\u9593\u95a2\u4fc2\u304b\u306a\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002
\u4e00\u671f\u4e00\u4f1a\u3068\u3044\u3063\u305f\u8a00\u8449\u304c\u3042\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306b\u4eba\u3068\u95a2\u308f\u308b\u6642\u9593\u306f\u9577\u3044\u3082\u306e\u3082\u3042\u308c\u3070\u3001\u975e\u5e38\u306b\u77ed\u3044\u3082\u306e\u3082\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u305d\u306e\u305f\u3081\u3001\u4eca\u3044\u308b\u53cb\u4eba\u3084\u5e2b\u7bc4\u3001\u5148\u8f29\u65b9\u3068\u95a2\u4fc2\u3092\u5927\u5207\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you asked what my passion is, I could not answer immediately but after thinking while listening, I realised my passion might be relationships with friends and others. Since time with people varies, I want to value the relationships I have now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 56
\u79c1\u306f\u5408\u6c17\u9053\u90e8\u306b\u6240\u5c5e\u3057\u3066\u3044\u308b\u306e\u3067\u3001\u9053\u3068\u3044\u3046\u89b3\u70b9\u3067\u306f\u5c11\u3057\u5171\u901a\u70b9\u3092\u611f\u3058\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u4f55\u4e8b\u3082\u521d\u3081\u306f\u5c0f\u3055\u306a\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u3001\u5f53\u305f\u308a\u524d\u306e\u3088\u3046\u3067\u3068\u3066\u3082\u6df1\u3044\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u4eca\u56de\u304a\u8a71\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3044\u305f\u5185\u5bb9\u3092\u5fc3\u306b\u7559\u3081\u3001\u4eca\u5f8c\u306e\u4eba\u751f\u3092\u6b69\u3082\u3046\u3068\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a member of the aikido club, I felt some connection in terms of the path. Everything starts with small curiosity and I want to walk my life keeping today\u2019s talk in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 57
\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u4e2d\u3067\u3042\u3063\u305f\u60c5\u71b1\u306e\u89e3\u91c8\u3092\u7684\u78ba\u306b\u8a00\u8a9e\u5316\u3057\u3066\u3044\u3066\u3001\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u30d1\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u8ffd\u6c42\u3059\u308b\u57fa\u76e4\u304c\u56fa\u3081\u3089\u308c\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You put into words my own vague sense of passion and helped solidify the foundation for pursuing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 58
5\u3064\u306e\u30ad\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30c9\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u8a71\u3057\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3060\u304f\u3053\u3068\u3067\u4eba\u751f\u306b\u304a\u3044\u3066\u306e\u5f79\u306b\u7acb\u3061\u305d\u3046\u306a\u90e8\u5206\u304c\u6ca2\u5c71\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five keywords you talked about gave me many insights useful for life. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 59
\u4f55\u4e8b\u306b\u3082\u6311\u6226\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 60
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I used to think passion meant energy but after hearing your talk, I realised I needed to reconsider what passion truly is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 61
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I thought it was wonderful how you transformed zanshin learned in kendo into your own life path. I also want to live with interest and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry 62
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Thank you very much not only for giving the lecture today but also for answering my questions. I am feeling uncertain and anxious about my future path, but as you said, I want to be proactive and make the most of the things I can only do now for the sake of my future dreams. Thank you again for today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The \u201cBudo Beat\u201d Blog features a collection of short reflections, musings, and anecdotes on a wide range of budo topics by Professor Alex Bennett, a seasoned budo scholar and practitioner. Dive into digestible and diverse discussions on all things budo\u2014from the philosophy and history to the practice and culture that shape the martial Way. A couple of weeks ago I had the welcome chance...","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[103,50],"class_list":["post-2688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-b-b-blog","tag-michi","tag-zanshin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2688"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2690,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688\/revisions\/2690"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}