Already clear

Beauty is often overlooked precisely because it is is present in the ordinary. It is not about adding knowledge, but about seeing what already is.

Because it is so clear,
it is hard to see.

Had he known that that the candlelight is fire,
The rice would long since have been cooked

Mumon (Wumen Huikai) 1183–1260, Chinese Chan master

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  1. It reminds me of this passage from the Bible:

    Luke 17:20-21 (NIV): “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”

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