rainbow overload

rainbow overload, a photo by orinoko42 on Flickr.

Some mornings are just magical.  The quality of the light here is so wonderful; I think the clean air has much to do with it, as well as the angle of the sun.
The news from around the world this week has been its normal, varied rag-bag of happiness and sorrow.  Many years ago, I read 'Hagakure' by Yukio Mishima.  It is made up of extracts from the original lore of the samurai, with Mishima's own bits thrown in.  Yukio Mishima was a complex character, who famously committed seppuku on the steps of the Japanese parliament; he was disillusioned with post-war Japan, and its loss of identity.  You might want to look him up, and form you own opinions.

His book contains many sensible bits of advice.  For instance, when in a situation where the outcome could be life, or death, choose death.  I have always taken this to mean that one should pursue goals, no matter the personal cost.  It seems to have worked most of the time.

However, when faced with a choice between joy and sorrow, choose joy.

Have a wonderful week, everyone =]