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A "subtle grace"

  • Writer: Chen Xiu Mei
    Chen Xiu Mei
  • Feb 22
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 23

If I could describe what perfect relationship looks like; it will be yūgen. A subtle grace.


yūgen = The ability to sense the unseen depth beyond what is immediately visible.

The perfect relationship will be a quiet connection that is beyond physical.

Mind to mind.

Heart to heart.

Spirit to spirit.


Someone that you see a future with, feel safe with. In their presence, you get a sense of deep relief instead of having to feel on guard.


It's not something that you can describe with words, but we ought to feel or sense it.


With a certain piece of art, whether it's a painting, sculpture, poem, or music, you can feel it when it is resonating with you; born out of what has to come out instead of a "must do" piece.


And it's the same with people. But I would say with people it's a little bit tricky than a piece of art. Because people do change along with circumstances.


While a piece of art is static in a way. Even though with music you can improvise, but the original melody that shape that piece is the same.


So, is yūgen in a relationship by above definition attainable in this current world?


The true deep connection will never be tangible; it is always unseen.

And It's not about who the person is or what his/her achievements are.


The high comparison would be like tasting the grace of God. If we are not intentional, it will be unrecognizable; because it is not tangible, but it is permeating every aspect of this universe.


Currently, this theme is still a fantasy of mine :)


What about you? Have you found the one?


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