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Originally Posted by ryuurui
Water has a deep meaning in Asia. To be like water means flexible, persistent, clear, thus pure, adjustable but powerful if needed, etc. Also it is one of the 5 elements in theory of 5 elements, be it Chinese or Japanese. Water nourishes life, and lack of it takes it away. It is the beginning and end of all things. The list goes on.
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Indeed. It's really amazing that such a simple thing can be so crucial, versatile, beautiful and life-sustaining all at the same time. It certainly shows how the simplest of things can be the most important, which is knowledge I also carry with me at all times in life.
By the way, I shall be mailing you soon regarding the calligraphy. I really look forward to chat with you, despite the initial difficulty I have when it comes to describing what even this simple character I already have means to me. I really appreciate it.