Book Review - The Book Of Ichigo Ichie by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles



The Book Of Ichigo Ichie by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

I have read Ikigai by the same authors and absolutely loved it. So I decided to give this book a try. Also, Japanese culture, their mindset, their leisurely pace of living and their reverence to life – all these have fascinated me always. Ikigai was thoroughly inspiring, and I started reading this book with a lot of expectations.

Each and every one of them was met, and how!

Ichigo Ichie roughly translates to, What we are experiencing right now will never happen again. And this makes the current moment precious, since there is no chance that we will experience the same again.

The whole book is based on this concept of Ichigo Ichie and shares insights about how we can live in the current moment optimally.

The authors have shared snippets from everyday life in Japan to explain in detail, the various concepts that the Japanese follow, such as Kaika, Mankai, Ikigai and more. The book is not preachy. It feels like you are listening to the words of the wise and soaking in their precious wisdom.

The book is immensely soothing to read. I would recommend reading this in solitude and silence for maximum impact. The authors have shared tips on meditation and some rituals that can help us to live wholly in the present moment. Actually, reading this book itself felt like a meditation session.

The authors have shared various insights on the art of listening, of speaking, seeing and living. I found these extremely helpful. This book is the ultimate warm soup for the soul on a chilly night.

I highly recommend this book for all those looking for inner peace and mindfulness.

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