{"product_id":"oubaitori-the-japanese-art-of-self-acceptance-9781841816708","title":"Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn how to live a life free of comparison and embrace your own unique journey guided by \u003ci\u003eoubaitori\u003c\/i\u003e, the Japanese concept inspired by the flourishing beauty of cherry, plum, peach and apricot blossoms.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop comparing and start blossoming.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Japanese, the expression \u003ci\u003eOubaitori \u003c\/i\u003erefers 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book offers a gentle invitation to honor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth: \u003cbr\u003e - Sakura（桜 - Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life. \u003cbr\u003e - Ume（梅 - Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and resilience. \u003cbr\u003e - Momo（桃 - Peach Blossom): Celebration of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colors. \u003cbr\u003e - Sumomo（李 - Plum Blossom): Reminder of humility and inner confidence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is more than just a guide, it's a manual back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Godsfield Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781841816708\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 5.40w x 0.73d","brand":"Saori Okada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53195225661621,"sku":"9781841816708","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781841816708.jpg?v=1788273489","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/oubaitori-the-japanese-art-of-self-acceptance-9781841816708","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}