The winter years is in reference to age. The winter years are 60 years and more. Recently in other blogs I have read sadly about those who have reached their winter years passing to that greater dojo and it reminded me that many of our leaders in the martial arts are reaching those winter years and later which means our time with them will be limited.
We often forget that our time in this particular existence is limited. That limit varies yet it often hits around the seventies or eighties with a few who have reached over one hundred.
If you have someone who is in the later winter years and remains among us to guide and mentor make sure you remember and give respect and thanks to them because once they pass the gate into the great dojo it will be late, too late. In my case I have been in contact with my Sensei who has reached 75 years. We are getting together here in the next few weeks to reminisce and practice. What will you do for your Sensei or Martial Leader?
Read also "The Winter Years."
The passing of generations is poignant. We blink our eyes and before you know it, we're no longer the young bucks, but the old guys!
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