https://cubxxw.com/tags/year-end-contemplation/ Tech blog by Xinwei Xiong — AI Builder, open source contributor and digital nomad sharing Kubernetes, Go, AI projects and travel. https://cubxxw.com/assets/og-image.png https://cubxxw.com/ Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:59:59 +0800 https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-12-thought-notes/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-12-thought-notes/ December 2025 deep thought notes with 380 entries documenting pilgrimage experiences, Zen philosophy, and self-discovery journeys. Key Themes: 1. Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (about 40 entries): Walking the ancient path, experiencing the sacred waterfall as deity body (shintai), the coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism at Nachi Taisha, and the philosophy of life and death embedded in centuries-old stone paths. 2. Zen Buddhism & Self-Management (about 35 entries): Koan practice meets modern psychology, applying Legalist philosophy to personal discipline, and AI as the "modern mental pastor" replacing traditional spiritual guides. 3. Japanese Culture & Architecture (about 25 entries): Nara vs Kyoto architectural aesthetics—Tang Dynasty grandeur vs Japanese minimalist introspection, walking meditation, and the cultural discipline of not eating while walking. 4. Philosophy & Meaning (about 30 entries): The essence of war, systematic thinking, personal life database构想，and year-end contemplation on mortality and purpose. Selected Notes Include: - "Learning language is the way to immerse into another culture" - "Kumano Kodo: Player mindset in solo hiking—respect yourself, respect nature" - "Nara's Dougong: Honest architecture language like backend code—stable, logical, no redundancy" - "AI as Modern Priest: When algorithms become spiritual counselors" Time Span: December 1-31, 2025 | 30 days of continuous recording and reflection. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Pilgrimage Journey Year-End Contemplation