The world of illusions: Mono no aware

The sad charm of things. Impermanence or transience of things, people, the world, and at the same time a feeling of contemplative, bright, sadness, as well as a longer, deeper, contemplative, appreciative, sadness about the fact that this state is a given of the world and an integral part of life itself. The ephemeral beauty of nature is a quiet uplifted, bittersweet feeling that you have witnessed the dazzling circus of life — knowing that none of this can be eternal. Awareness of the transience of all things enhances the understanding of their beauty and causes a slight sadness about their departure.