"Labor is a sacred practice that goes beyond physical hardship to manifest one's thoughts and will in the world. He who does not sweat cannot taste the sweetness of life."
Today's Question
Was the sweat and diligence you gave today a creative act that grew your inner self, or a heavy race busy chasing the speed forced by society?
The poet who sang of independence without letting go of his pen even in prison
Han Yong-un was a Buddhist monk and reformer who signed the Korean Declaration of Independence and was imprisoned in Seodaemun Jail.
Despite torture and hard labor, he remained unbroken. He actively wove mats and swept floors, using physical labor to sharpen his spirit and encourage other prisoners.