Shoyoroku - Case 71: Suigan's "Eyebrows"

There is a general theme of my life right now. I think it's because I have yet to master the practice past the idea, but am well on my way. It is personal responsibility. It's a simple idea, but difficult in practice sometimes. It is heavily influenced by choices we make on a daily basis and directly related to ego. How do we balance our ego with virtue? How does one act toward self preservation and not be snobby, vain, or selfish? Of course, it could be argued that these ideas are not inclusive of each. But the fact that we have to be responsible for ourselves and our actions still remains. I'm realizing that it is, to be cliché, a journey and not a destination. All of life is. Everything is a process. If there is an epiphany it's because you were oblivious to the process.

Anyway, on my front, I've decided to change my concentration from Anthropology and Art History to Art History and Public Administration with a minor in Anthropology. It's a big step for me because it means that I'm finally making a basic, broad career decision that I am comfortable with. The idea of it isn't what I like, I know that I would actually enjoy doing it and that's what matters. I'm very academic, but I love business and being bossy. Combining my love for the arts with my love for business is just perfect.

It's a new chapter in my life. It feels good.

Towards the end of summer, Suigan instructed the assembly, saying,
 "All summer I've preached to you, my brothers. Look here, are Suigan's
  eyebrows still there?"
Hofuku said,
 "The robber's heart is terrified!"
Chokei said,
 "They are well grown!"
Unmon said,
 "Barrier!"