A "subtle grace"
- 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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