New year, new life

Hello everyone,
Some of you might know already, others may not even know the start of the story. When I decided to come to japan I planned to stay a year in the country of the rising sun. But things hardly always go as one plans them. Due to many reasons I decided to go back to germany to resume my studies there. My flight is scheduled for the 4th of march. I can say that I am mainly returning because that which I was seeking I found, and that which I was meant to learn here in Japan I learned. For further detail you will have to ask me in person.

Today I had a great Kendo training session. Since last wednesday I am allowed to wear the Men, helmet, and be part of the general class. As I train further the training gets increasingly harder. And I constantly am reminded of my limits. The funny thing about any kind of training is that at some point you will stop feeling that your limits are weighing you down, and if the training is good and its purpose clear to you, you will start pushing your limits further. And only then you may see how far your journey has brought you.

I have reached the point where I look back at what was my life before I decided to go to Japan. I evaluate what took place in the last 4 months and eagerly look forward at that which might await me, being content with what I have seen so far.

I can say that I am happy.