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One issue at a time: Life may have other looks

One issue at a time: Life may have other looks

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【Do you feel like everything is not going well and your life is stuck? 】
Have you not laughed or felt happy in a long time, interacted with people less and less, felt boring, empty, stagnant... Wouldn't it be better if life were not what it is now?

Explore the unique aesthetics and outlook on life in Japanese culture, and discover every sparkling surprise from the smallest encounters and acquaintances.

Global sales of nearly 500,000 copies, 4.6-star reviews on Amazon, and has been translated into 37 languages.

【Life may be different】
We are trapped by the trivial things in front of us and hesitate to move forward, looking forward to excitement that we usually cannot experience, and regretting the possibilities that have not been realized. Food, travel, and shopping may allow us to temporarily escape the current stress, but they cannot solve many problems in life. When the world reminds people of what they still lack, fear, anxiety, and stress will emerge uncontrollably.

In a world full of challenges, can we really live in happiness? The two authors, Garcia and Miralles, explore the path of wisdom from the Japanese philosophy "One Issue One Meeting" and find the ability to restart happiness and create more joyful experiences.

[Just because life is not perfect doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful]
Life is a series of moments. Don't let your life be occupied by yesterday, and don't let it be stolen by tomorrow. If you want to be happy, feel happy here and now.

Projecting into the past or future is often painful and rarely useful. We can't change what has happened, and we don't know what will happen in the future, but right here and now, all "possibilities" must exist.

If you don’t like what you have, do something different. One cannot do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. Human nature is malleable and has the ability to reinvent itself many times. If your real life is too boring and unchanged, let yourself do something you have never tried before, gain strength from it, and continue to shine in your life.

If you are always used to walking the same road, try to see a different scenery today!

【Life is too short, a moment is so long】
Why do some people know what they want and live passionately, while others are exhausted and confused?

One issue at a time, this concept from the Japanese tea ceremony can be roughly translated: every encounter with something in life is a rare opportunity in life, which may not come again a second time, so you must seize and cherish the moment. Focus on the present moment, feel every sensation in your body, and be grateful for the people and things you have.

Whether it’s pop culture, dealing with people, or workplace ethics, the Japanese’s ideological understanding and influence on one issue and one meeting can be seen everywhere in life. This book will uncover the Japanese secrets to happiness and provide you with the tools necessary to find your own moment.

[Japanese spirit integrated into life]
The Nobel Prize winner in Physiology and Medicine, Professor Satoshi Omura from Japan, quoted the famous Japanese tea ceremony saying "One period, one meeting" (いちごいちえ) at the end of his academic report. He explains this sentence in English: One Encounter, One Chance.

"Yi Qi" is a Buddhist term, which refers to the period from birth to death; and "Yi Hui" means people's gatherings and gatherings. "One session, one meeting" originates from the spirit of the tea ceremony. It describes that the same people hold a tea party at the same place, which may only happen once in a lifetime. It means that the host and the guests must treat this moment of encounter with all sincerity.

Later, it evolved into the preciousness of encounters between people, things, and things. Outside of the tea ceremony, this is also a simple philosophical thought that embodies respect for life and gratitude for time.

[People don’t become happy because life gets better, it’s because you become happy first that life becomes better]
Life is like the blooming season. When the blooming season ends, it will come again. Accepting this fact is the key to "making the most of wonderful moments" and "not losing hope even when going through difficult turning points."

Perhaps we are all spoiled by strong sensory stimulation and have neglected our daily interactions. Happiness does not lie in what we encounter, but in how we view what we encounter. In addition to thinking about the past or the unknown beauty, don't forget to linger on the reality and warmth of this moment. A moment of happiness and beauty is actually around us and in our hearts.

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