Stop comparing and start blossoming. In Japanese, the expression Oubaitori refers to four flowering trees - cherry, plum, peach and apricot. While each blooms in its own way, none is considered more beautiful than the other.
The message is simple yet profound: there is no need to compare, because you are on your own unique path. This book offers a gentle invitation to honour your individuality and embrace the pace of your own growth. With mindful meditations, insights from Japanese philosophy and nature-based exercises, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you move beyond comparison and into a deeper sense of self-worth.
Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth:- Sakura( Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life. - Ume(Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and resilience. - Momo(Peach Blossom): Celebration of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colours.
- Sumomo( Plum Blossom): Reminder of humility and inner confidence. This book is more than just a guide, it's a manual back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.
| Binding | Hardback |
| ISBN | 9781841816708 |
| Publisher | Godsfield Press Ltd |
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