[hictchewisa]

Welcome to the forum Kev. I can see that you are one of those who lack creativity to take a better username. (without using the word "KENDO")

Originally posted by kendokev
Before kendo, I have been living my life in a dream like stupor. Always looking for something to devote my life to. Hmm... Find a girlfriend, you must.

Meanwhile, enjoy our all-time favourite threads:-
Why Kendo?
Your Objectives in Kendo

(Today is a boring day and I find myself looking for trouble...)

[horoshevapola]

If I may make an addition to the above - the pursuit of knowledge of the self through kendo is an admirable goal, however after five months of training I'd suggest that the sorts of questions that are pertinent to your training are
'are my feet pointing in the right direction?' and 'are my hands and feet properly coordinated?' rather than 'will I achieve enlightenment this week and how long will it take me to become one with the universe?'
Just train hard and let the pseudo-epiphany stuff take care of itself. Try not to take it all so seriously. Enjoy what you're doing - it makes everything else so much easier. Here's a semi-pertinent joke to speed you on your way (young grasshopper).

A buddhist walks up to a hot-dog vendor and says 'make me one with everything'

all the best for your grading. I'll probably be sitting on your panel.
*chuckle*

[ffdfriendforurr]

Your Objectives in Kendo ? is one of your all-time favourite threads?

hahaha cool


bah ! happy kendo!

[advabHixavoip]

Good for you. dude.

Just remember that life is more than just Kendo. Take the Samurai, their purpose was war but they also concentrated on the arts like caligraphy, etc.

You can transpire what you get from Kendo to your life and it can make you a better person.

eg. right now when you train, I'll bet you go in with 100% devotion. Doing this, your kendo will improve. The same with anything in life. If you put full effort in, you will shine.


PEACE
MENG