At best, I’ve tried some home workouts—
but I never found them fun.
And yet, when I push myself to the limit in anything I do,
I often cry.
Then, I try again.
The pain comes—both physical and emotional.
But I keep going, ignoring it, pushing through.
At some point, the pain fades.
And both body and mind feel at ease.
Then, it becomes familiar.
I realize now:
I learned this too late.
Whenever I encountered pain in the past,
I turned away, avoided it, or gave up.
But something changed me—
the love I have for my children.
In Korea, becoming a parent is often seen as the true threshold into adulthood.
It means taking on responsibility and duty,
and embracing a kind of love that transcends pain.
Even if there is no personal growth,
you open a path of success for your child.
It’s a unique part of Korean culture—
a deep, collective ethic that may have fueled the country’s rapid rise.
But now,
it’s time to open a new future.
So I ask—
What kind of ideals and culture should take root next?
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