行って来ます (itte kimasu) is an interesting way of saying 'goodbye' in Japanese. The implication is, although one is leaving, one will return at some point in the future. And I think that is a good place to leave Takuin.com.
To leave, and return.
The first post on this website was called 'Phoenix', published on Friday, December 22, 2006. I wrote:
With all that has recently happened to this organism, it is fitting that the old blog was destroyed. Since everything is a new beginning, every moment, every smile, every word typed through this keyboard, nothing has been lost.
And here I sit, nearly 10 years later, with the same feelings.
After my so-called spiritual awakening on December 1st, 2006, everything changed. It is good to know after a decade, that life still evolves, twisting and morphing, evolving into new and different, perhaps even better, forms.
So perhaps I'll rise once again, like the Phoenix. Or perhaps, I'll fuck off into the sunset.
One last time I will say to all of you:
BE GOOD.
I love you.
行って来ます
~Takuin
P.S. If anyone wants to keep in touch with me, send an email to Takuin at gmail. It will be nice to hear from any of you.
6 comments, since Marc
Takuin, I hope your life and endeavors go smoothly. Have a wonderful time fucking off.... :) Much love!
Thanks, Brooks.
You've been coming here for a long time, and I am always happy to see you. I hope you keep fighting the good fight, or however you might like to say it.
I still have the same energy, but I am not quite sure how to best express that anymore. I know if I ask the right questions, Ill get there.
Thanks for everything.
Thanks, Tom. I know I have more to say, but I just do not yet know how. I will eventually figure it out.
Thanks for all your support over the years. I'll always appreciate it.
Thanks for Takuin.com. Whatever comes next, wishing you the best.
With love,
Brooks
It was a joy following takuin.com and an even greater joy seeing an "enlightened being" alive and kicking and evolving and being kickass NORMAL ... Thats given me the courage to avoid the "spiritual" path and go down the path of reality. Thank you. Love vicki
Thank you, Vicki. You've made me feel that all my words were worth something.
And thank you very much for your years of support. I'll never forget your kindness.