~:[CH13 - Day 165]:~ Survival
I heard a comment from a little boys saying how the mom was eating all the food. He kept telling the baby not to let his mom take the food. The reality is, in this world, the sooner we can learn to fend for ourselves, the stronger we will become when we are older. Sure, it's great to be provided for and taken care of, but learning to survive is a trait that is key when it comes to the road ahead. I often try to encourage parents to have their students be the one to contact me and take care of various situations, as it will teach them the independence they need to survive. It was enjoyable to watch the monkeys play around, especially this cute one who left his mother's protective arms and began to play on the barrier. There were definitely some interesting encounters at the park as they all protected their own territory, yet there were still some who were as playful as every, not worrying about a thing. At some point, these young ones will become those adults protecting their territory and their kin, but for now, they can slowly learn the things they need to in order to prepare for that day. Much like my students, this process takes time, but the earlier they start, the better off they'll be. I left the peace of Arashiyama just as the tourists began to roll in and headed down to Osaka to prep for my lecture. It was a nice little getaway, but I am ready to head back into the city, venturing on to the next adventure ahead.
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