Natalie Leon

Author | Japanologist

Join me as we explore The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally: An Invitation to Celebrate Every Day.
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[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

@NMPsychologist So pleased to hear that the concept resonated with you @NMPsychologist

[Dr Naomi Murphy @NMPsychologist]

Japanese is full of beautiful words of wisdom. Oubaitõri is derived from four kanji of Japan’s spring blossoms – plum, cherry, peach and apricot and reminds us that like trees, all people have their own unique qualities and gifts.

I’m reading @_Natalie_Leon beautiful book, The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally in preparation for a trip to Japan. She writes that Oubaitõri reminds us:

· Avoid comparisons between each other – we each grow, bloom and flourish at our own pace and in our own time,
· Nature operates on its own schedule and cannot be rushed
· Be as kind to yourself as you are to others
· Rather than focus on your deficits, savour your strengths

As you can see from my banner, I’m rather partial to a Japanese one word concept. Kintsugi is the perfect symbol of psychotherapy. Tsundoku is one I practice far too much.

What foreign words do you think we need to embrace?

[Rob Jelly III BSc @theejellyman]

The latest episode of @BBCUpload includes a matcha-filled chat with @_Natalie_Leon about her debut book AND a podcasting lesson from The Conversation Hat's @LTGuitarist

Available now on @BBCSounds
https://t.co/L05DNjDhLy

[Existential Weissis @MadameWeiss]

Today @the_bookfairies are sharing copies of The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by @_Natalie_Leon!

Who will be lucky enough to spot one? 😊

#ibelieveinbookfairies #TBFSeasonally #TBFWatkins #japaneseartoflivingseasonally

[Jennifer @Jennife09761350]

“I find my treasures in nature.”

The Book Fairies are sharing copies of The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by #NatalieLeon!

Who will be lucky enough to spot one at the Botanics #Edinburgh ?

#ibelieveinbookfairies #TBFSeasonally #TBFWatkins #japaneseartoflivingseasonally

[Jennifer @Jennife09761350]

“Explore your neighbourhood”

The Book Fairies are sharing copies of The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by #NatalieLeon!

Who will be lucky enough to spot one at Lauriston Castle in #Edinburgh?

#ibelieveinbookfairies #TBFSeasonally #TBFWatkins #japaneseartoflivingseasonally

[The Book Fairies @the_bookfairies]

“This book is my love letter to seasonal Japan.”

The Book Fairies have been busy sharing copies of #TheJapaneseArtofLivingSeasonally by @_Natalie_Leon!

Here are some of the great 🇯🇵 locations 🇯🇵 we went to…

#ibelieveinbookfairies #bookfairies

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

@the_bookfairies @WatkinsWisdom Thank you for hiding #thejapaneseartoflivingseasonally in so many magical places for people to find!

[Watkins Publishing @WatkinsWisdom]

SAT 18 MAY 11:00 - 16:00
The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally - Book Launch | Japan-UK Event Calendar: Embassy of Japan London https://t.co/DuDyOwkKwN

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

@emilyjanelovell @NEO_Magazine @WatkinsWisdom It was such a lovely interview, thank you, Emily!

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

Daikan: Greater Cold
January 20th - February 4th

Daikan, meaning “greater cold”, takes place 15 days after midwinter. It’s the coldest time of the year when we awaken to frost-covered landscapes and frozen rivers.

Excerpt from #TheJapaneseArtofLivingSeasonally by Natalie Leon.

[Being Kansai @BeingKansai]

Kyoto train gliding through Autumn Leaves at night 🍁

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

I can't quite believe it, but I leave for Japan in less than a week! A reusable water bottle and travel chopsticks are my #sustainabletravel essentials.

[NationalDietLibrary @NDLJP_en]

#IzumiKyoka , a novelist, is known to have published beautifully designed books called Kyoka-bon. "Aiaigasa" is one of them, designed by #HashiguchiGoyo , a painter and printmaker. #ndldigital https://t.co/C0iLBFp2FS

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

The theme of today's tea session is tales from the forest. Last week I spent some time immersing myself in one of England's most beautiful and ancient forests. With every step I took, I could feel my mind grow quiet and my body relax as my cortisol levels lowered.

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

@iconawrites I grew up with Brambly Hedge and seeing the illustrations again took me back in an instant and explains so much about my love of the seasons!

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

I'm celebrating the arrival of Autumn in London. The temperatures have dropped and the leaves have already started to change.

What are you most looking forward to about autumn?

[NationalDietLibrary @NDLJP_en]

Learning about how books were published during the Meiji era: https://t.co/NyGYcUFiO5

[NationalDietLibrary @NDLJP_en]

Maisao (Baisao) was a Buddhist monk and #Sencha master in the mid-Edo period, who is regarded as the founder of the Sencha #teaceremony. This book is a color-printed illustration of the Sencha utensils in his collection. #ndldigital https://t.co/0NxEdN1kgD

[Natalie Leon @_Natalie_Leon]

My first article for the lovely people at @Voyapon is now online! #Japanesetea #teaceremony

[Voyapon @Voyapon]

Chado: Where All Forms of Japanese Art Meet https://t.co/6Jt3zCcrvW