{"product_id":"9781577158257-moments-in-bloom","title":"Moments in Bloom","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Seasonal Living for a Mindful Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoments in Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e beautifully illustrates the 24 small seasons of the classical Japanese calendar, inspiring the reader to cherish seasonal observations and the healing properties of nature in everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen your eyes to a hidden garden of seasonal messages and aesthetic niches based on the classical Japanese calendar.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDo you relish the chatter of songbirds declaring the arrival of spring and the contrast of the fall’s dazzling sun to its crisp, cool breezes? In \u003ci\u003eMoments in Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e, you will find yourself living more fully in each season, romanticizing the aesthetics we take for granted, and finding hope in times of uncertainty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this thoughtful and accessible guide, each small season becomes a guidepost to embrace and flourish in. Based on the Japanese seasonal almanacs, called \u003ci\u003esaijiki\u003c\/i\u003e, this inspiring book teaches us to stop and smell the flowers and use nature as a healing property. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter artfully captures the small changes in each season, transforming a natural cycle into a guide for healing and providing metaphors for how to conduct our own lives. For example, as the lingering cold freezes our fingertips in January, we can also welcome bush warblers and plum blossoms, emphasizing the commencement of a new year and a new season. This beautifully illustrated book is a deep dive into the connection between nature and the human spirit, featuring:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal observations found in nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal words and quotes that evoke specific feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservations of natural phenomena \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a gardener, nature enthusiast, lover of Japanese culture, or looking to build a personal relationship with nature, \u003ci\u003eMoments in Bloom \u003c\/i\u003ewill leave you connected to the Earth and searching for more. Use this guide to recognize small seasons of your own and commit to appreciating the beautifully natural changes in our planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57881796477302,"sku":"9781577158257","price":15.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_41370756.jpg?v=1779341121","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781577158257-moments-in-bloom","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}