JAWing On – Life on Okinawa

Do you ever just say, "And what excuuuuse is it THIS time?"

Do you think that understanding the difference between genuine sentiment and perceived sentiment of nourishment of the soul can hold a key that may open many doors is an important factor in life?

Most people in modern society are fully aware of the immune system. Is there such a thing as a mental immune system?

Given my lifestyle, I often encounter many talented individuals, some of who are extremely gifted. On occasion, someone asks, “Who is your idol?”

I do not believe in idols in that sense. (If I did, the closest would still be George Burns.) There are many very gifted individuals in this world. I admire the talent, but never forget that these are still people. People who face a wide array of challenges in life, just as the rest of us do. The manner in which the individual handles those challenges determines whether are not they command my respect. In addition, I always remember no celebrity, no matter how talented, is a God.

When a friend submits a business proposal there are two questions at hand:

First, is this a proposal that you (if you were a business person and given a minimum cost analysis) would agree to?

Second, if not, is that really being a “friend”?

Who’s your favorite “Japanese” music artist, any genre?

When does one individual’s right to be an “idiot” cross the line of another individual’s right not to be forced to deal with other people’s irresponsible behaviors?

If two people get together, one speaks one native language and, after years of schooling, a little bit of the other person’s language; the second person speaks a second native language and, after years of experience, a little bit of the other person’s language; does it really matter which language they speak to one another, or is it more important that they’re trying to understand each other and are communicating?

Normal vs. Nerd

If a “normal” person submits their brain to “outside influences” they hope to gain the insights of a nerd, but if a nerd submits their brain to outside influences what do they gain, normality?