Be Gentle

Throwback Thursday - Be Gentle

Furuya Sensei posted this to his Daily Message on July 20, 2004.

In Japanese, there is a word, "sunao na” (素直な) which means to be "gentle." Be gentle in your outlook and try to see what the teacher is trying to teach you. You do not have to blow up and quit every time something doesn't suit your fancy. Sometimes, understanding does not come immediately and may take days, weeks and even many years before it comes to you. This is what it means to be "gentle" and have a little patience.