In her
brand new book Marie Kondo, bestselling author of The Life Changing Magic of
Tidying Up, reveals the aspects of Japanese culture that are intrinsic to a
lifestyle full of calm, wonder and beauty. Through six chapters - Cherish,
Perfect, Consider, Harmonise, Purify, and Savour - we learn about the guiding
principles that define the values that flow through the arts, rituals, and
sensibilities of Japan, and by which Marie leads her life.
We discover why appreciating the beauty of sakura, cherry blossom, allows
for a moment to deeply experience a season through a single entity (Cherish).
In the traditional tea ceremony, we see the importance of kiwameru, the
Japanese word for achieving mastery or perfection (Perfect). In umami, we taste
how something simple and delicious can nourish the heart (Savour). We explore
why the things left unsaid, ma, are just as important as the words we say
(Harmonise). Above all, we learn how recognising these moments - the ones
that bring happiness and fulfilment - can lead to a more satisfying and
joyful life. |
