Eclipse and my record so far

Eclipse and my record so far

​For several days, I have been dealing with an unfortunate and frustrating problem. Now, a lot has been sorted out and stabilized. It's been a while since I've posted a blog post again, and it feels as if time stopped and then passed by.

​Today, more than anything else, is the day of the solar eclipse. My family captured the moment of the eclipse and sent each other photos. There was an interesting story about an eclipse like this in a children's book I read as a child. The king who lived in a country without light had a dog steal the sun. The dog, upon receiving the king's command, takes a bite to take the sun. But it's too hot to get it. The video my son sent me captures this dynamic moment.

​It is very impressive that an action like a dog taking a bite of the hot sun and spitting it out because it was too hot was made into a children's book. This is also a liturgical fairy tale that has been handed down in Korea for a very long time. It is surprising that people in the old days also expressed the mystery and wonder of eclipses in this way.

​Looking at the mystery of a solar eclipse, what is happening in the sky seems more peaceful than what is happening on earth. I found out that this place where people should live with understanding, being understood, and communicating with each other through the word empathy, only spins and turns like a Möbius strip, and there is no true communication. I'd like to talk about this when I get a chance.

​Meanwhile I often saw the eyes of a girl whose face was filled with anger. I feel sorry for the heat radiating from Bonno's little eyes, which should shine beautifully and lovingly. And the angry energy in her little eyes was something I observed often as I looked at her closely. And I know kids who say they're scared of this little girl. I couldn't blog for a few days because of this problem. Now that my thoughts are in order, I just hope that the girl will quickly get over her anger and return to being the lovely girl she was at that age. And I hope that her friends who were hurt by her anger will also be healed of their fears and feel at ease. It is not good to harbor anger in her heart, like swallowing a hot sun and then spitting it out again. Because no one will be able to get that deep for the true relationship. I feel happy just to get out of this Möbius strip. But I keep thinking of the little girl who is trapped in that Möbius strip alone and has to repeat her anger. But everyone has the right to live in a different way even though it needs some education. I'm just getting out of that band and trying to draw again, organize my thoughts, and write.

​I know very well that people don't always think the same way as me. However, among the people I have met, even though they are living peacefully and have many beautiful memories, there are people who hide the idea that the other person will ignore them, be rude, and threaten them, and someday talk about their delusional thoughts. And because I don't have enough energy and time in my life to make people understand and convince them, I decided to get off the Möbius strip at some point. It is my solution to avoid useless conflict between relationships.
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All we have to do is be thankful when we are thankful, be sorry when we are sorry, and share our hearts with empathy. No one is perfect in the world, and there are always conflicts and problems in life, so just having these two attitudes is enough to maintain a good, long-term relationship. But in some cases, there are people who must do whatever it takes to trap their opponents in their Mobius and ultimately make sure they are right. At times like these, I always find conversation difficult. And since people have the right to be trapped in their anxiety and torment themselves, I'm going to leave it alone. And when something like this happens, I always learn a life lesson. It's something I always feel, but I have to be careful with the 'words' I say, and I have to be careful and careful so that what I say doesn't hurt the other person. 

​And without being involved in such conflicts anymore, I can go back to drawing and writing and living my life faithfully and happily with the people around me that I love.

​I know that it is difficult to have a conversation with people who see life as a battle between winning and losing. These people have some characteristics in common. They always say this. “Someday the truth will come out” But life is not a judge. We just need to find each other in big and small conflicts and become stronger like the ground hardens after the rain. Because winning or losing is not the issue. However, people who are desperate to win or lose do not listen to the other person's needs or feelings. He always has his excuses ready. When they start the engine to create this Möbius strip for the different conflict as a prey, I immediately notice it. Because thanks to painting, I was able to meet, experience, and talk to many people. In this respect, I feel that I value the medium of painting, where winning or losing is not important. I also challenge my students to compete, but I always tell them. It is not important whether you win or lose this competition, but the process of taking on the challenge is important. Isn’t this the same with human relationships? It's not about winning or losing, it's not about right or wrong, it's just about talking and finding out. And it's about empathizing. And if this doesn't work, all you have to do is stand alone.