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Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

by Beth Kempton
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

Embracing imperfection for a joyous, simpler life.

If the relentless pursuit of a flawless life has left you drained, consider "Wabi Sabi" your gentle nudge towards serenity. Beth Kempton distills the ancient Japanese philosophy into practicable wisdom, guiding you to find beauty in the not-so-perfect. It's about more than aesthetics; it's a mindful approach to life that could help you find peace in your own perfectly imperfect journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

by Beth Kempton
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ISBN: 9780062905154
Authors: Beth Kempton
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2018-12-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy
Related Topics: Psychology, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 6198 readers)

Description

The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are. Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook, Beth Kempton introduces you to wabi sabi (”wah-bi sah-bi”), a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics that offers a whole new way of looking at the world. With roots in Zen and the Way of Tea, wabi sabi teaches you to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity, and accept the transient nature of all things. It inspires you to simplify everything and concentrate on what truly matters. Filled with simple yet profound wisdom, Wabi Sabi will help you slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. From honoring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to aging with grace, Wabi Sabi teaches you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life.
 

Embracing imperfection for a joyous, simpler life.

If the relentless pursuit of a flawless life has left you drained, consider "Wabi Sabi" your gentle nudge towards serenity. Beth Kempton distills the ancient Japanese philosophy into practicable wisdom, guiding you to find beauty in the not-so-perfect. It's about more than aesthetics; it's a mindful approach to life that could help you find peace in your own perfectly imperfect journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.