Is it a doctor or the University of Tokyo

When I was on active duty, I took the University of Tokyo and failed. Since I was on active duty, I was at a loss as to whether to take the medical school exam and applied to the University of Tokyo. After I failed, I went on to an anti-slip university while being told by people around me that it was better to go to medical school even if I was a ronin, but I still wanted to take the exam again, so I'm taking the second exam this month. The applicant school is the University of Tokyo. I just applied and immediately regretted it. I can't help but think the medical school I didn't choose was really appealing. It makes me think that if it's medical school, I can go to a local university, my parents will be happy, and that I can get qualifications that won't take a full meal. There are vague things I want to do at the University of Tokyo, but I can't see the future, and I'm worried that I will eventually become an ordinary hired salaryman and live my life whining. The reason I got lost between the University of Tokyo and medical school was because I believed in my potential, and I had ambitions such as being just a doctor when I went to medical school, becoming bigger than that, and starting a business from a young age, but apart from that, I could start a business even if I went to medical school, etc., and I had too much admiration for the University of Tokyo and couldn't see reality. After all, I think I'm just a normal person who can study a little bit, so it's not time to take the exam. I also feel sorry for my parents who approved me to retake the exam, respected my own opinions, and made me apply to the University of Tokyo. The accident now became so severe that I couldn't take the exam, and I think applying to medical school next year would be the best way to maintain my physical appearance. It doesn't come together, but it's just painful. It makes me keenly aware that I'm still weak and immature. How can we break out of this bad thought loop?

4 Zen Responses

Self-interest and altruism

kkkkt-sama

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.

If you make life choices with only selfish intentions, you may stumble somewhere or end up regretting it.

Of course, it's not about getting rid of selfish feelings (it's impossible to get rid of them all of a sudden in the first place), and it's a place where you can proceed in balance with altruism.

In order to maintain that balance, Buddhism is really useful.

However, eventually, true happiness is impossible under the Eight Laws of the World (gain, loss, praise, accusation, honor, slander, ease, suffering), so in order to go beyond that, it will eventually become necessary to move towards enlightenment.

I would be grateful if you could make use of Buddhism even for true happiness (enlightenment).

First, I think it would be good for you to think about what kind of balance between self-interest and others would be for you now, and then decide how you should make choices for your future life.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

Do a self-analysis

If you're thinking about yourself, “I'm probably just a normal person who can study a little bit”...

If “normal people who can just study a little bit” work hard and make an effort, they will be very successful!

Actually, I also think of myself as “someone who is in a bit good shape.”
I'm like this, but I'm making a lot of effort, and the world says it's amazing in a relatively good way (laughs)

The basic specs are high, so depending on how you do it, you can reach the top.

I read it.
There's a lot of future ahead of you, and you have choices.
You'll get lost in many ways. There will be many paths ahead.
The first thing you have to do is look forward and decide your own future by examining the path.
Life is long, so there are times when it takes detours.
But it's never going to waste.
You may regret it, but even so, let's take the path you chose first.

I sincerely pray that you will pave the way for the future with your own judgment, expand your possibilities, and grow rich both mentally and physically.

And I'm supporting you from the bottom of my heart! Please actively try it out.

Thank you so much for your response. congratulations. I sincerely congratulate you. From now on! Please don't be impatient and do your best to learn. I'm rooting for you!

If you have a strong desire to help people who are suffering from injury or illness, I think medical school is right for you.
If you have a strong desire to become a politician or bureaucrat and work for the people, I think there is a way out at the University of Tokyo and of course at other universities.
Or, if you have a strong desire to work for people suffering from life hardships or crime damage, etc., the path to becoming a lawyer or prosecutor may be a good choice.
Or, if you have a strong desire to support the country economically by getting a job at some company, improving performance and increasing employment, or contributing to society with services, it is also a good idea to start as a salaried worker.
Can you be satisfied with your life with just the name of your university or department?
The important thing is what you do in your life after you go on to college and after you graduate.
If the answer is medical school, bow down to your parents and tell them that you want to go to medical school next year.
Throw away your appearance, pride, etc.

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