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alex_wordweaver's review against another edition
4.0
There were some nice tidbits in this book and some of the stuff I'm going to use write down to use later.
mrspenningalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. It’s a little history, memoir, educational, philosophical, and travel guide all in one. The concept of wabi sabi is explored through all dimensions of one’s life: work, relationships, introspection, and being present. Wabi sabi is explored in how we accept our imperfections and turn to nature for acceptance and growth. Forest bathing was a new term to me as well, and I love it! Being present in nature and opening our hearts to listen and learn from the seasons. She also explores how harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility are savored in the Japanese tearoom and how we can apply that to our own lives. I love her commentary on aging and how America denies the human experience as beauty but instead wants us to mask it from emerging. I also loved that the whole book she talks about the impossibility of perfection, but that we can find perfection in a moment or memory, where we are mindful and present.
So many quotables and lessons to learn from. It made me want to attend a tea ceremony and hot spring in Japan!
So many quotables and lessons to learn from. It made me want to attend a tea ceremony and hot spring in Japan!
lalaespi's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this reminds me of "Ikigai", which is another Japanese book that discusses life's beauty and meaning. I've always been mesmerized with the Japanese way of living and this book entails so much of its sublimity. Another one for the books, (literally)!
maddness22's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
I picked up this book because it's absolutely gorgeous in hardback with the blues and bronze gold lining and I'm pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed it so much. It was the most I've ever found myself invested in a philosophy/self-help book. I was even active in doing the journal prompts to help guide my understanding of the wabi sabi lifestyle and fully enjoying it. It seems to spend a lot of time arguing why a white woman is writing about a Japanese concept, but I learned a lot from this book. There's so many great nuggets of wisdom and insight into accepting the imperfections in one's life to make it perfect. I especially loved the line "the imperfect path your heart guides you along is the perfect path for you" and thought it represents the rest of the book very well. I also refuse to shut up about the concept of wabi sabi around my friends now. I'm constantly assuring them that we're all okay regardless of anything else because of wabi sabi lol.
didactylos's review
5.0
Absolutely enchanting - a book that can be read and enjoyed for so many things. Superb.