The Illusion Mirror: The Transformation of a Finnish Girl Studying Abroad in Korea (eBook)

The Transformation of a Finnish Girl Studying Abroad in Korea

Yeong Hwan Choi (Autor)

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2024 | 3. Auflage
190 Seiten
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-7598-8397-1 (ISBN)

Infos

The Illusion Mirror : The Transformation of a Finnish Girl Studying Abroad in Korea Do we truly possess free will? Is the self a real entity, or is it merely an illusion? Irena Löykanto, once a Finnish scholar studying civil engineering in South Korea, found herself entangled in a shocking theory. Through her exploration of fluid dynamics, hydrology, and soil mechanics, she began to suspect that the world she lived in might be a simulation. To her, everything in existence-soil, water, air, even light-felt like moving 'data packets' within an artificial design. Her research blurred the line between reality and fiction, leading her to the unsettling realization that the universe itself might be nothing more than an elaborate illusion, like a mirror reflecting endlessly. Even after her time, she exists within someone's record, gazing at us from the void, questioning the concept of the 'self' and realizing how hollow the idea of free will truly is. In the end, she understands that what we've trusted as free will was just another part of nature, governed by unseen forces. The Illusion Mirror poses profound philosophical questions about self, reality, and fate, challenging the reader to reflect deeply. Do we really have the power to choose our path, or is everything already designed as part of someone else's plan? As you follow Irena's journey, the boundaries between illusion and truth blur, and you may find yourself questioning whether your own life is part of a grand simulation. By chance or destiny, you've come across this book-but perhaps that, too, was predetermined.

Hallo. Mein Name ist Choi Hwan, ein Koreaner. Ich bin hierher gekommen, um Ihnen zu sagen, was die Koreaner denken. Ich freue mich, Sie alle zu sehen. Das erste Buch, das ich in Korea geschrieben habe, ist über MBTI. Meine geliebte Frau hatte ein MBTI, das gegen mich war, also schrieb ich mit dem Thema 'Haffing', das ich hatte. Wer INTP oder ESFJ unter MBTI ist, wird sich freuen, es zu lesen. Und das zweite Buch zeigt, dass junge koreanische Beamte in ihren 20 bis 30 Jahren aufgrund der konfuzianischen Gesellschaft im Osten, der niedrigen Geburtenrate und der Immobilienprobleme schnell aus dem öffentlichen Amt ausscheiden.

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Ever since I was a child, I didn't know what the real "me" was. In the tranquil forests of Finland, an unknown silence engulfs me. I wanted to get out of here.

When I mentioned that I was going to study abroad in Korea, my parents' faces hardened for a moment, and then turned red. "Why Korea?" she asked, not understanding my decision. "Do you think you'll be happy there?"

His shoulders slumped under the weight of gravity, as he trudged up the stairs. I carefully opened the door and lay down on the bed. I tossed and turned, and saw my reflection in the mirror in the corner of the room. I squint and look closely, and I see that something inside is about to wake up. Strangely enough, the moment didn't surprise me. That's when I knew. That something is hiding inside of me.

He looked at the other me and whispered. 'Am I really free to make my own decisions?' or, 'Has someone already decided my fate?'

Before you know it, the scenery is dazzlingly serene as the morning dawns. The cold air felt clear and transparent, and the chill breeze of dawn gently brushed over the lake. The sky gradually begins to take on a pale blue hue from dusky gray, and the distant mountains rise as hazy silhouettes. The quiet town seemed to be just waking up. At that moment, I heard my mother's voice in the kitchen.

"Irena! Irena, get up. It's an important day!"

Her voice was sweet, but it sounded like someone who needed to hurry up. I curled up under the covers and closed my eyes. However, he felt her voice getting closer and closer, and he kicked the futon. As I brushed my teeth, I could hear the sound of food being prepared in the kitchen in a constant and regular manner.

Finnish breakfast is unpretentious. This morning, Mom will bake bread, prepare fish pie, simple cheese, and yogurt. I dressed up and went down to the kitchen, where I found a hearty meal ready for me. The sight of traditional ryebread and salmon served with coffee was both familiar and distant. Breaking the silence, Mom began to ask cautiously. "I found out that this is a divided country? In a country in a state of truce, why do you want to go there?"

I stifled a sigh as I dragged my chair closer. Mom's eyes, filled with worry, lingered on me as she continued her questions. "You can go anywhere in Europe from Finland. You can go to Sweden, Germany, or even the United States. But why are you going to a small country in the East that you don't know anything about?"

I replied in a voice a little annoyed. "Mom, this is my choice. Korea isn’t dangerous."

"It's a country still in conflict! What if war breaks out again? No matter how drawn you are to it, how can I let you go to a place like that?"

As the conversation with my mom became more and more intense, my father slowly appeared. It looked as if he had just come from the yard, and the cold air was on his thick coat. Dragging in the chill of the morning, he crossed the living room with heavy steps and approached the table where we were. Then, in silence, he sat down at the end of the table. He had a steaming cup of coffee in his hand, and soon he was listening to the conversation between his daughter and his wife. As soon as I expressed my compulsion, my dad gently took a sip of his coffee. His face was heavy and silent, but there was anguish and concern in the silence. Finally, Dad spoke. His voice was soft but firm.

"Irena, I don't want parents to send their daughter to a dangerous place. The reason we say this is because we care about you. When you go abroad, there are a lot more things that are unfamiliar and difficult than you think. Whether it's Korea, the United States, or wherever. When you're away from home, you always miss it."

I didn't back down easily. "Mom and Dad. South Korea is not as dangerous as you think. And there are things I love about it. The same goes for K-pop famous 'BTS' and 'BLACKPINK', and Korean food is really good. Pork belly, kimchi, those are things you can't taste in Finland."

"And Korean culture is really special. The mobile phone culture is developing, and the fashion is innovative. The people are all friendly, and there's a whole different kind of vitality than in Finland."

Mom shook her head. "I know you're not going to live there forever, but it might not be as comfortable as you think it is."

I strangely couldn't control my anger that day. "I can handle that! And it's what I chose. After finishing high school, my favorite thing is to study in Korea. I definitely want to go!"

There was silence for a moment, and then Mom raised her voice. "Are you sure you're going there? Are you crazy?"

In line with my mother's unstable voice, which was entering menopause, I also strengthened my voice. "Why don't you trust me so much? I'm going to do what I choose!" and the involuntary "Damn, I have the right to live my life!" It was a swear word that I would never normally have said. My parents looked quite shocked, and I was also surprised by what I had said.

The conversation began to drift further and further aggravated. "You don't even know what you're doing. The world is not such an easy place. You're still acting like a child."

I fought back tears and cried. "It's not a child! I'm going to do what I want, it doesn't matter how much I oppose it!"

After breakfast, he ran out of the kitchen and threw himself back on the bed. My breath was short, and my mind was in turmoil. I didn't just want to go to Korea. It was a question of how to live his life, along with the question of going to college. I believed that I was not dependent on my parents, but that I was an independent being who had to make my own choices. 'This is my will. No matter how much my parents object, I'll go the path I've chosen,' she said, suppressing her anger as she watched the sunlight pouring in through the window. Just as I was about to get back up and go to school, I was a little shaken by the sound of footsteps outside the door.

Today was the day I graduated from high school, but it was also a day of freedom. As I crept out of the house, a cold breeze swept across my cheeks. 'Oh, I can't be late today,' he said.

As I entered the auditorium where the graduation ceremony was being held, I could hear the warmth of my friends' laughter in the cold Nordic air. The graduation ceremony in our country was meaningful without a long speech, and the principal calmly called the students by name and presented them with diplomas. As I waited for my turn, my hands were dripping with sweat.

"Irena Leikanto," the headmaster's voice echoed through the room, and she walked out of the podium. When I received my diploma, I caught a glimpse of my parents sitting in the audience behind me. With tears in her eyes, she looked proud of her daughter, but she quickly turned her gaze away to avoid their gaze.

After the simple graduation ceremony, the students in white hats took commemorative photos, and the sighs of joy and regret did not stop for a while. Instead of looking for my parents, I quietly walked back to a bench in the corner of the playground. The still-cold wind gently swept through her long hair. In the distance, my friends spotted me and approached me. Marie, Sarah, and Jonah burst out laughing as they spoke. "Congratulations, Irena! We're done!" said Marie, smiling broadly. I replied with a forced smile. "yes, it's finally over. But it's also the beginning."

Jonah nodded in agreement. "Yes, everyone has to take a new path now, but I still can't believe you're going to Korea."

"I respect your choice, Irena," Sarah said quietly. "Don't you feel like an adult now? I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but if you have choice and focus, the way will be opened. It's your will that you chose Korea, and that's what will guide you," another friend said with a laugh. "Korea, you're going to a really far place. We won't see you often, but I'm sure it will make you stronger."

I nodded and smiled. "Thanks, I think so too. Maybe a new culture and a new way of life will change me. That's exactly what I want."

"Yes, I'm sure," Jonah said with a smile. "You're the strongest-willed of us all. If you choose something, it's going to be the right path."

He felt the warmth in Jonah's smile, but the moment was fleeting. One by one, the back of the field dissipated like a fading memory, and I just stared at the fading scene. He muttered. 'Time never stops, it changes here and now'

The empty playground was quiet. What is "choice"? The path is always branched off, and the path you choose to walk is endless, but you never know what will end it.

Alone on the playground, I was thinking about this and that, and the thought of repairing my relationship with my parents crossed my mind. In that void, the power of free will began to lead me again. I slowly dusted off my buttocks and got up to find my parents waiting for me in the living room. There was an awkward silence, but he spoke carefully. "Mom, do you remember? I told you then. I saw a strange shadow in the woods."

Mom looked at me in a moment's embarrassment, furrowing her brows. "Oh, you mean that? Do you mean 'Hishi' who appeared in the mountains?"

I nodded. "That's when my mom said she really saw it. But was it real?"

Mom was silent for a moment at the sudden question, then sighed. "Ugh Irena, stop catching the clouds. That's what I've seen with my own eyes. It was definitely there then, and it's just gone now. No one believes it, but I've seen it."

"Yes, that's right," I continued, reflecting on my memories. "Did you say you really saw it then? But no one believed it. Could it be that the brain...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.9.2024
• Verlagsort: Berlin
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: Finnish girl who came to Korea to study • Occult • Quantum mechanics and supernatural phenomena • The Illusion Mirror: The Transformation of a Finnish Girl Studying Abroad in Korea • the relationship between quantum mechanics and Buddhism
• ISBN-10: 3-7598-8397-4 / 3759883974
• ISBN-13: 978-3-7598-8397-1 / 9783759883971