Chess

I am learning to play chess.  This game is new to me but I love that I am starting from the beginning with no prior knowledge.  My friend is quite good allowing me the benefit of living with a person capable of coaching.  I have armed myself with a  book appropriate for an apprentice along with a computer simulated game that accommodates the novice player.

Why chess?  Chess seems to be thoughtful and challenging but at the same time, a game that is not complex to the point that I have to be a master to enjoy.  We will see : )  Yesterday I began by reading the rules of the game.  After describing the board arrangement the first rule presented is the "touch-move rule".  This means that once I move a piece and release it, I cannot change my mind.  This is a terrific life lesson; I cannot take back my childhood; I cannot take back life experiences and personal mistakes but I can learn to improve in the future within important relationships.  I want to be considerate; I want those people in life to be better for knowing me.  I have a long way to go.  I believe chess will be fun and be a help toward personal growth.  To play chess, I have to think first.