What makes you happy? When do you feel calm and peaceful? If you were feeling overwhelmed with work and stressed, take a deep breath. Take a break. If you are worried, anxious, or lonely, accept those feelings and leave your room. Get sunshine; living in the benefits of science and technology that make our life easier and more efficient, we still feel those feelings. It's natural. Why don't you take time to pause? Look outside your house, and discover the beauty of nature around you.

By the way, do you remember the moment you have amazed by the magnificent view of nature or the intricate shape of a leaf? What was the feeling like? If you cannot remember, make time to create the sentiment. Experience the moments again. If you feel alone, nature will be your best friend who embraces you, sharing your emotions. This book will be your company.

This is a book guide for introducing Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower arranging/the Japanese art of flower arranging facing a living beauty with the stories of the author's experience through Ikebana. Researchers show that flowers benefit mental and physical health by putting them in your room; even viewing the image of a flower can distract and decrease stress. If you touch, smell, cut, talk to them, and arrange them, you will experience moments of "Mu; ?" than just making a beautiful decoration for a room. Ikebana has its philosophy rooted and shared in Zen. However, discussing this is not the goal of this book. The goal is for you to experience "Beautiful meditation." through the experience of Ikebana of centuries of history.

? This is for a beginner who has never tried or even heard of Ikebana; to show what Ikebana is like and how you can do Ikebana by yourself. The author will guide you in sharing her experiences on Ikebana. If you read through the book and follow the instructions, you can enjoy doing Ikebana. Could you give it a try? Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art translated as 'The Japanese art of flower arranging'; however, it is not only for the Japanese but for everyone. The author is a Japanese native and Japanese culture consultant with a license of the first-class associate professor of Ikenobo Ikebana with learning and teaching experience of 35+ years. She immigrated to the U.S. in 2010; She experienced healing through Ikebana. Then she believed the values to be shared to start teaching Ikebana with plants she could get in the States. Even though floral materials are not the same and the weather is different from Japan in the U.S., you can share the joy of Ikebana. Anybody and anywhere in the world! After reading this, I hope you will turn off your smartphone/laptop and prepare flowers from your yard or shops. Give it a try! Experiment! I am sure you will love it.

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• Publication Date: June 30, 2020
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 48 Pages
• File Size: 279 KB