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Stepping Down...
22 Mar 2016 14:04 #235093
by Edan
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Hello everyone,
Those of you who are eagle eyed will see that I am now no longer a knight.
I have grown a lot in my time here, and have many, many people to whom I must give my thanks for that.
I never took either the Simple Oath or Solemn Vow lightly, and it is with the same seriousness that I have decided to revoke them.
While there are other reasons, mostly I feel that my path has diverged from the one that brought me here, and I wish to follow it and see where it goes, but I do not feel that I can do so as things stand, and I do not wish leave my knightly responsibilities neglected.
So, I have come to the conclusion that in order to stand by my principles and to follow my path I have to step down, though it is only the orange bar I am losing, not the principle of being a knight.
I am not leaving the forum and will continue to help and support anyone and everyone who comes to me needing it.
My priority upon making this decision has been my apprentices, and it is with a heavy heart that I am unable to continue as their training master, but they all know (I hope) that I will always support them and be there for them.
The future is not set in stone and one day I may feel able to retake the oath and carry the mantle of Knight here again, anything is possible.
I please ask that if you have any questions, you direct them to me by PM rather than this thread.
Peace be with you,
Edan
Those of you who are eagle eyed will see that I am now no longer a knight.
I have grown a lot in my time here, and have many, many people to whom I must give my thanks for that.
I never took either the Simple Oath or Solemn Vow lightly, and it is with the same seriousness that I have decided to revoke them.
While there are other reasons, mostly I feel that my path has diverged from the one that brought me here, and I wish to follow it and see where it goes, but I do not feel that I can do so as things stand, and I do not wish leave my knightly responsibilities neglected.
So, I have come to the conclusion that in order to stand by my principles and to follow my path I have to step down, though it is only the orange bar I am losing, not the principle of being a knight.
I am not leaving the forum and will continue to help and support anyone and everyone who comes to me needing it.
My priority upon making this decision has been my apprentices, and it is with a heavy heart that I am unable to continue as their training master, but they all know (I hope) that I will always support them and be there for them.
The future is not set in stone and one day I may feel able to retake the oath and carry the mantle of Knight here again, anything is possible.
I please ask that if you have any questions, you direct them to me by PM rather than this thread.
Peace be with you,
Edan
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22 Mar 2016 14:09 #235095
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Peace be with you Edan
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22 Mar 2016 14:20 #235098
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Wishing you only the very best, Edan. Peace also be with you.
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22 Mar 2016 14:30 #235102
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Nothing but respect and admiration for you, Edan. Best wishes for the journey ahead and thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for this Temple.
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22 Mar 2016 14:58 #235113
by Amaya
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well, now we really do have to meet back up and go out paint the town red
Follow your path with joy, this doesnt change who you are.
HUGS
Follow your path with joy, this doesnt change who you are.
HUGS
Everything is belief
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22 Mar 2016 15:11 #235121
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I wish you the best of luck on the next part of your journey. Also, as I told you privately, you will never stop being my teacher.
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22 Mar 2016 15:33 - 22 Mar 2016 15:34 #235127
by Yugen
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Yugen (幽玄): is said to mean “a profound, mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe… and the sad beauty of human suffering”
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I hope that things will continue to be fruitful as you walk the path you are walking, and thank you for all the amazing support that you have given us younger members!
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Yugen (幽玄): is said to mean “a profound, mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe… and the sad beauty of human suffering”
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22 Mar 2016 15:35 #235132
by Manu
The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails.
- William Arthur Ward
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Thank you for your service as a knight! I think most people don't get how much hard work it can all be.
I'm also here for you if you ever need a friend.
I'm also here for you if you ever need a friend.
The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails.
- William Arthur Ward
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22 Mar 2016 16:15 #235154
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Bummer. You're an inspiration. Glad you're staying around.
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22 Mar 2016 16:38 #235162
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You will always be a Knight in my eyes Edan!
May your path bring unexpected and unbounded reward.
May your path bring unexpected and unbounded reward.
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