Yoshuku: The Japanese Art of Manifesting
About this audiobook
A practical guide to the ancient Japanese art of manifesting and pre-celebration, full of wise guidance on how to slow down, tune into the rhythms of the universe, and fulfill your destiny.
During a particularly tough season of life, a Buddhist monk told Azumi Uchitani that the most beautiful sakura cherry blossoms emerge in the spring following the fiercest typhoons; it’s only because of the storms that the trees endure, invigorate, and develop deeper roots to survive. This is true for humans, too - while we are on our journeys to blossom, we will face hardships, but those are the very opportunities for growth that we need to lean into.
Azumi reveals how Japanese wisdom, life philosophy, and traditional customs of yoshuku, or “pre-celebration,” can uplift and enrich not only the lives of those who practice it but everyone around them, too. Yoshuku celebrates gratitude for what you are yet to have when you:
- cultivate your wish
- prepare your mind
- plan seasonal celebrations
- perform daily rituals
- honor the journey
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About the author
Azumi Uchitani is an author, keynote speaker, intercultural business and life consultant, and artist known for bridging Japan and the West. Born and raised in Japan with traditional Japanese values that guide her life philosophy, Azumi shares her teachings and creativity as a conceptual artist, blending storytelling with philosophy. Her work has been featured in TED Talks, Dutch TV documentaries, exhibitions in New York, and leading magazines. She currently resides in Dublin and divides her time between Amsterdam, New York City, and Japan. She is a keen pianist and Argentine tango dancer.
