Saturday, September 17, 2016

This one or that one?

My name was chosen by my parents. I'm sure about how my name was chosen. According to what my aunt said, during the time that mother was pregnant, my parents did not choose a certain name until I was born. They went to a temple and told my birthday to a monk who gave them a list of names. After that, the only thing my parents needed to do is find one they like the most. I once wondered why the monks know how to name a baby and where the list comes from. I think it is just part of the religion that belongs to a culture. "A good name can bring you some luck," the monk said.
Nevertheless, my parents chose an unusual name. Feng means blade. It means going upward. It means the peak. For me, the funniest thing about my name is its pronunciation because it sounds like having a bad cold.
I don’t really care about my name. It's just a way for people to call each other and identify each other. The name is meaningless without a certain personality. There is no difference for me if they call me something else. A painting is still the same painting no matter how the frame looks.
Temple
Image result for peak
The Peak

5 comments:

  1. I'm agree with your opinion. The name just like a symbol, and it's no other meaning.

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  2. Hi, Feng Shang
    You're right some parents in Asia believe if your child has given name by monk it would be faithfully beyond luck. It's really believable. Wish Luck !

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  3. I also do not care so much about my name, it is just like a symbol.

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  4. My name is also related with religion. I agree with Asian beliefs. Maybe we are luck people because of our name hahaha

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  5. My name is also related with religion. I agree with Asian beliefs. Maybe we are luck people because of our name hahaha

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