Almost 30 years ago, Pico Iyer took a trip to Japan, fell in love with the country and moved there. A keen observer of the human spirit, Iyer professes that he now feels he knows far less about Japan -- or, indeed, about anything -- than he thought he knew three decades ago. In this lyrical meditation on wisdom, Iyer expands on this curious insight about knowledge gained with age: that the more we know, the more we see how little we know.

Pico Iyer: The beauty of what we'll never know

The beauty of what we'll never know

Real intimacy and transformation lie in surrender, not in control or knowledge, teaching us to embrace life's unpredictability.

Embracing the unknown can transform fear into curiosity, nurturing personal growth and a deeper connection with the world.

Acknowledging what we don't know opens doors to new perspectives and deeper relationships, as vividly shared through experiences in Japan.