Life's journey has been truly mysterious. Looking back, I realize how special and meaningful the path I've walked has been. If I were to be born again, I'd choose the same path without hesitation. Yet, I find myself wishing I could approach it slightly differently.
My theological studies, which form a major axis of my life, actually stood on the solid foundation of German literature. Initially, I studied German literature simply out of personal interest, but now I see what an invaluable choice it was. Many of the outstanding scholars in my field of expertise were German, and I even had German students among those I supervised. I believe this was no coincidence, but rather divine providence.
But life is so short. If given another chance, I'd want to lay the foundations of theology earlier. I'm not denying the benefits German literature gave me. It was undoubtedly a powerful weapon and a precious means of communicating with German scholars. However, within the limited time of life, building two separate towers felt somewhat inefficient.
The younger generation should find their passion, but also consider how to pursue it effectively. In my case, if someone had mentored me well from the beginning, allowing me to devote myself to theological studies, I might have been able to conduct deeper research.
Nevertheless, I have no regrets about my life's journey. Rather, I'm grateful. The insights and experiences gained through German literature added depth to my theological research. I think this is a good example of how organically connected our lives are, and how every path we've walked shapes us.
In the end, our lives may not flow as we planned. But in that process, we grow and form our unique perspectives. For me, it was the beautiful harmony of German literature and theology. Only time will tell what special harmony will be achieved in each person's life.
Reflecting on my life's journey, I realized that every experience was meaningful. My path from German literature to theology was no coincidence. It was God's providence and an element that enriched my life. Although there are aspects I'd like to approach differently if I started again, I feel deep gratitude for the fact that all these processes have made me who I am today.
Our lives unfold in unpredictable ways. Sometimes we walk paths that seem inefficient. But all those experiences shape us and create our unique perspectives. For me, it was the fusion of German literature and theology. The meeting of these two fields added depth and breadth to my research and played a big role in forming my unique viewpoint.
If I were to advise the younger generation, I'd say find your passion but also consider how to pursue it effectively. At the same time, remember that sometimes a seemingly roundabout path can yield the most fruitful results. Our lives progress not in a straight line, but in complex curves. In that process, we grow and create our unique colors.
In the end, life doesn't flow as we plan. But in that unpredictability, we become richer and more mature. For me, it was the beautiful harmony of German literature and theology. The meeting of these two fields made me a deeper theologian and helped me grow into a humanities scholar with a broad perspective.
Looking back on my life's journey, I realize that every moment was meaningful. Every path we've walked, every experience we've had, makes us who we are today. And in that process, we continue to grow and change. Isn't this the beauty and mystery of life? Our journey isn't over. We will continue to gain new experiences, obtain deeper insights, and write our unique stories.
My theological studies, which form a major axis of my life, actually stood on the solid foundation of German literature. Initially, I studied German literature simply out of personal interest, but now I see what an invaluable choice it was. Many of the outstanding scholars in my field of expertise were German, and I even had German students among those I supervised. I believe this was no coincidence, but rather divine providence.
But life is so short. If given another chance, I'd want to lay the foundations of theology earlier. I'm not denying the benefits German literature gave me. It was undoubtedly a powerful weapon and a precious means of communicating with German scholars. However, within the limited time of life, building two separate towers felt somewhat inefficient.
The younger generation should find their passion, but also consider how to pursue it effectively. In my case, if someone had mentored me well from the beginning, allowing me to devote myself to theological studies, I might have been able to conduct deeper research.
Nevertheless, I have no regrets about my life's journey. Rather, I'm grateful. The insights and experiences gained through German literature added depth to my theological research. I think this is a good example of how organically connected our lives are, and how every path we've walked shapes us.
In the end, our lives may not flow as we planned. But in that process, we grow and form our unique perspectives. For me, it was the beautiful harmony of German literature and theology. Only time will tell what special harmony will be achieved in each person's life.
Reflecting on my life's journey, I realized that every experience was meaningful. My path from German literature to theology was no coincidence. It was God's providence and an element that enriched my life. Although there are aspects I'd like to approach differently if I started again, I feel deep gratitude for the fact that all these processes have made me who I am today.
Our lives unfold in unpredictable ways. Sometimes we walk paths that seem inefficient. But all those experiences shape us and create our unique perspectives. For me, it was the fusion of German literature and theology. The meeting of these two fields added depth and breadth to my research and played a big role in forming my unique viewpoint.
If I were to advise the younger generation, I'd say find your passion but also consider how to pursue it effectively. At the same time, remember that sometimes a seemingly roundabout path can yield the most fruitful results. Our lives progress not in a straight line, but in complex curves. In that process, we grow and create our unique colors.
In the end, life doesn't flow as we plan. But in that unpredictability, we become richer and more mature. For me, it was the beautiful harmony of German literature and theology. The meeting of these two fields made me a deeper theologian and helped me grow into a humanities scholar with a broad perspective.
Looking back on my life's journey, I realize that every moment was meaningful. Every path we've walked, every experience we've had, makes us who we are today. And in that process, we continue to grow and change. Isn't this the beauty and mystery of life? Our journey isn't over. We will continue to gain new experiences, obtain deeper insights, and write our unique stories.
