Why do we feel awe at a sunset or the majesty of a mountain? That beauty arises when the "self," with all its problems, disappears, even if only for a moment. But how can we cultivate this experience beyond fleeting moments? We often associate beauty with the external: art, landscapes, or people. Yet, we might ask: does beauty truly reside in those places, or does it arise from an inner state where the ego falls silent?
Does beauty truly reside in those places, or does it arise from an inner state where the ego falls silent?
In the ability to perceive without the interference of the ego lies beauty. The problem is that the ego acts as a filter that distorts our perception. When we are immersed in our problems or desires, we see the world through the lenses of judgment and comparison. This prevents us from experiencing beauty in its purity because we are too preoccupied with the "self."
So, how can we detach our thinking from the beauty of the present?
- Observe without labeling: When looking at something, avoid defining or describing it. Simply look at it and let it be.
- Create inner space: A mind full of thoughts has no room for beauty. In inner silence, when we stop projecting thoughts, a direct connection with what we observe appears.
- Connect with the sacred: This can be a belief or simply nature. When the ego disappears, a sacred quality emerges in our perception. Beauty then becomes a profound and transformative experience.
Observing without the ego allows us to rediscover the beauty of the world as it is, without the distortions of thought. By transcending the ego, we uncover a life rich in beauty and meaning, without needing to seek it outside ourselves.
