The health and happiness trend that began with the Scandinavian ideals of hygge and lagom has turned east to Japan. Americans love learning how the philosophies of other cultures can improve our lives. Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is an ancient and deeply held philosophy closely tied to the Japanese culture. Humans are not perfect and wabi sabi sees the beauty in imperfection. Simple is calming and wabi sabi appreciates the simple. Change is inevitable and wabi sabi accepts the transient nature in all things. With roots in Zen and the Way of Tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life's challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism. Author Beth Kimpton, a life-coach with a masters in Japanese and who has spent many years living and working in Japan, deftly guides us through the many ways that wabi sabi can positively affect every part of our lives. From simplifying and decluttering, to forest therapy and forest bathing, to accepting and letting go, to reframing failure and nurturing relationships. The Japanese live longer than any other race or culture and wabi sabi is critical to their health and sense of well-being. With this beautifully designed, idea-filled guide, you can learn to find greater balance, well-being and harmony—and more importantly, make time for the things that matter most in life.