We Orientals find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and darkness which that thing provides.
Junichiro TanizakiRead
Whenever I sit with a bowl of soup before me, listening to the murmur that penetrates like the distant song of an insect, lost in contemplation of the flavours to come, I feel as if I were being drawn into a trance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the deep contemplation and sensory experience associated with enjoying a bowl of soup.
In this quote, Junichiro Tanizaki expresses how the simple act of sitting with a bowl of soup transforms into a meditative experience. The myriad of flavors and soothing sounds create a trance-like state, highlighting the beauty found in everyday rituals and the importance of savoring life's simple pleasures.
Themes
SoupContemplationFlavorsTranceSensory
In practice
Example use cases
During a dinner party where we discuss the joys of cooking.
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