The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way

Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie , from the bestselling authors of IKIGAI. ‘I love this book… I read it and it’s bewitched me ever since. I’m spellbound’ (Chris Evans, Radio 2) ‘ IKIGAI urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them’ ( Marie ” Kondo ) Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever–an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie . Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or ‘ceremony of attention’, whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present moment. THE BOOK OF ICHIGO-ICHIE: THE ART OF LIVING OF MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY MOMENT, THE JAPANESE WAY is an inspirational work which shows us how to: * Free ourselves from the past and the future and to make each moment something unique. * Bring into our lives the Zen that Steve Jobs learned from a Japanese master, and which was key to his success. * Turn coincidences into a tool for conscious magic. * Create unforgettable moments in professional and personal circles. * Improve our relationships with a new type of mindfulness. * Open the floodgates to the flow of creativity whenever we need it. THE BOOK OF ICHIGO ICHIE will help you find your ikigai . —- ISBN: 9781529401295 | ISBN10: 1529401291 | ISBN-13: 978-1529401295