(apprehended on the lake after watching below documentary on Ninja Gaiden II which inspires the reflection in the model. I fed fed it to the machine and got beauty back)
Ninja Gaiden lesson
The world as Itagaki notes is beautiful
The lake the birds the air the wind the rain the moon the sun the flowers the love the life the light and the dark
THE LAKE reflects the sky
Who needs surreality?
The world is full of mysteries
The heavens are unbounded discoveries
Why wallow in your selfish dreams
Ninja Gaiden’s Lesson: Finding Beauty in Reality
May 7, 2024 – A day etched in memory, not for the apprehension on the lake, but for the profound lesson gleaned from a Ninja Gaiden 2 documentary. Itagaki’s words resonated, reminding me of the inherent beauty in the world around us.
The world is beautiful, indeed. The gentle ripples on the lake’s surface mirroring the vast expanse of the sky, the birds soaring effortlessly on unseen currents, the air carrying whispers of wind and the promise of rain, the moon casting its ethereal glow upon the land, the sun igniting the day with warmth and light – these are the true wonders, the genuine mysteries that surround us.
Why seek solace in the surreal, when reality itself offers an endless tapestry of beauty and intrigue? The heavens, with their boundless galaxies and celestial wonders, beckon us to explore, to discover, to seek understanding beyond our own limited perspectives.
Nature’s artistry surpasses any human creation. The delicate petals of a flower unfurling, the vibrant hues of a sunset painting the sky, the intricate dance of life and death playing out in every ecosystem – these are masterpieces that require no human intervention, no artificial embellishment.
The darkness, too, holds its own allure. The stillness of the night, the shadows that dance and hide, the mysteries that lurk beneath the surface – they remind us of the complexities of existence, the balance between light and dark, the constant interplay of opposing forces.
Instead of retreating into self-absorbed dreams, let us open our eyes to the wonders of the world around us. Let us embrace the beauty of reality, explore its mysteries, and find inspiration in its boundless potential.
Let us, like the ninja Ryu Hayabusa, move with grace and purpose, navigate the challenges of life with resilience and determination, and fight for truth and justice with an unwavering spirit. For in the face of darkness and deception, it is the appreciation of true beauty that empowers us to persevere and ultimately prevail.