On reflection, forgiveness and penance

When a person is around 60 years old, it is necessary to look back and reflect on one's life. In other words, we must reflect on and repent our mistakes as we live our lives. In the Analects of Confucius, Confucius mentions the following phrase twice. “When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” Confucius placed great importance on reflecting on and correcting mistakes.

Next, we must live a life of reconciliation, forgiveness and penance.

The synopsis of the Korean film "Secret Sunshine" released in 2007 is as follows: After her husband dies in a car accident, the main character, Shin-ae, moves down to her husband’s hometown and runs a piano academy. However, her young son is kidnapped and murdered. Shin-ae accepts her son's death and converts to Christianity to forgive the culprit. She........

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