{"product_id":"wabi-sabi-the-wisdom-in-imperfection-hardcover","title":"Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNobuo Suzuki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eRussell Calvert\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe the best imperfect person you can be!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e is the Japanese Zen philosophy that all things are imperfect, unfinished and impermanent. It is a fresh way of seeing and moving through the world when our lives, literally and figuratively, feel cluttered. This book shows us how to apply this concept in the context of daily life and offers ideas on how to see it, embrace it and incorporate it into everyday thoughts, objects and situations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a simple and accessible style, \u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how embracing imperfections and impermanence frees you to become a better person, by reevaluating what \"better\" means--what really matters and what you truly want. A few simple challenges and exercises encourage you to get creative--such as a \u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e diary, a haiku exercise and a \"make art\" challenge--plus some tips on minimizing and decluttering (mentally and physically) for a simpler life. It allows you to mindfully make space in your head, home and with your time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the foreword, Hector Garcia-- the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life\u003c\/i\u003e--introduces readers to the \u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e aesthetic and shares his personal \u003ci\u003eWabi Sabi\u003c\/i\u003e journey: from being asked about it on live TV fifteen years ago (before he knew what it was) to today, when it permeates every aspect of his life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNobuo Suzuki\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1968 and has dedicated his life to studying approaches to Japanese philosophy and psychology. After traveling all around Asia, he developed a method of connecting Zen with art therapies, and now works with clients seeking alternative ways of approaching their life issues. He loves playing piano, writing about his trips and recording his reflections. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Spain and worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan, his home of more than 15 years. In Japan he developed voice recognition software and the technology for young Silicon Valley companies to enter the Japanese market. His popular blog kirainet.com led to his internationally successful book \u003ci\u003eA Geek In Japan\u003c\/i\u003e. Along with Francesc Miralles, he is the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ikigai Journey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForest Bathing\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated by: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Calvert\u003c\/b\u003e has a masters degree in translation studies from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). He has 25 years TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) experience, including posts at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) and Salalah College of Applied Sciences (Oman). He was the subtitler, translator and interpreter for the 2012 Mecal International Short Film Festival of Barcelona.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759865069856,"sku":"9784805316313","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a825c90c6e2c5540c0560f57dcef13a1.webp?v=1780164596","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wabi-sabi-the-wisdom-in-imperfection-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}