Finally wrote something, as a reflection to my 26th year on Earth. It took me a week, and finally this, the end of Naruto to prompt me to do it. It is one of longest serial stories that I ever followed. A lot of Naruto fans have posted their feelings about it, though I am not a big fan, but I would say I enjoyed the story. For most parts of the series I was growing through life, from high school to uni to being a graduate architect.
What I really enjoyed about the story was that Naruto holds firmly in what he believes in and never gives up. He holds his friends dearly, especially Sasuke, who is seen as betrayed the village and as an enemy. His love converted the deep hatred and distrust of Kurama to be a formidable partner in war against the evil Kaguya.
If you are reading that and has no idea of what I am talking about, you can go read the summary of the whole manga series, haha. But for those of you who know who they are, I want to share what I get from the story. I see a parallel between the love of Christ and what Naruto holds dear. It is a love that is unreasonable, filled with grace and understanding, not backing down, not fearing anything. Christ waged a great war with the evil of the world, even with Him being born, heaven and earth collided.
And He is living in us, if you'd be willing to let go of your own idealised self. At times, I feel lonely in the quiet morning, opening my eyes, lying down on my bedm staring at the ceiling. I want to wake up close to You. Strapping on the guitar, pulling back the curtain, morning sun flooding the room. Oh, Father, I want to wake up close to You, every single day.
