Lessons learned

These say more than I can say today:

They say if you love something
You’ve got to let it go
And if it comes back
Then it means so much more
But if it never does
At least you will know
That it was something you had to go through
To grow
(Heather Headley)

Daniel: Wouldn't a fly swatter be easier?
Miyagi: Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything.
Daniel: Ever catch one?
Miyagi: Not yet.
Karate Kid

Miyagi's father: [upon seeing his son again after so many years] If I am dreaming, let me never awaken. If I am awake, let me never sleep.
Karate Kid 2

"Use focus. Your best karate still inside. Now time let out! "
Mr. Kesuke Miyagi, Karate Kid 3

Julie Pierce: What's going on?
Sergeant Kesuke Miyagi:
Nothing. Just monks having good time.
Julie Pierce: I thought they were supposed to be spiritual
Sergeant Kesuke Miyagi: Never trust spiritual leader who doesn't dance.
The Next Karate Kid