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Senbazuru: Small Steps to Hope, Healing and Happiness
The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness. According to tradition, if a person were to fold a thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single wish and a long and joyful life.
In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.
Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and ignite a hopeful perspective for the future.
Senbazuru is an essential book for mindful living.
In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.
Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and ignite a hopeful perspective for the future.
Senbazuru is an essential book for mindful living.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published May 27, 2021
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April 25, 2022
3.5 rounded up
I used to read self-help books but not as often these days, because I think they pretty much sing the same song, only differently. This book, I decided to give it a gander, simply because I was curious as to how, folding a crane can help with mindfulness and meditation. Also, there were those beautiful hand-painted illustrations (my Archilles heel, as you can see how much I fell in love with this book) which accompanied the stories and words of wisdom (in forms of poems and quotes) throughout.
The book was divided into three sections: Hope, Heal, and Happiness, with subtopics ranging from Gentleness, Courage to Forgiveness and Gratitude, and for those who wish to fold a crane, follow through the step-by-step (8 in total) guide, if not, the reader can “open to any page, and wherever you are, there you will be.”
Senbazuru means one thousand origami cranes (“sen” meaning “one thousand” and “orizuru” meaning “paper crane”), and it is believed by folding one thousand in a year, you’d have one wish come true. In Japan, the paper crane is a symbol of peace, hope, and healing. So how does the art folding paper help with learning about finding peace and focus? The author quoted his mother, who taught him how to fold paper at a very young age, ‘“Slow down. Don’t think about where you end up. Just focus on the fold, that is all that matters.” In time, I found my way; I built resilience in defeat, learned to let go of perfection.’”
I had many pages marked throughout the book, one of them was a section about gentleness, which the author listed as one of the four qualities of hope, on top of inspiration, courage, and intention. The author was fifteen when he wanted to try meditating. But because his will to succeed was so strong, he totally missed the experience and the point of meditating, to put his mind, body and soul at peace and in a calm state, as a Buddhist monk put it, “This is not the practice, you have let your ambitions steal this moment. Even in meditation, you are trying to succeed.” Just, be gentle with yourself.
I’ve tried meditating before, nope, not at fifteen, but just like the author, I ended up not ‘enjoying’ it because I was too busy telling myself to clear my mind and stay in the moment. I had, however, some time ago, felt that ‘blissful‘ moment, when I felt time stood still and nothing else mattered. With my phone put aside, TV turned off, daughter kept occupied, I nursed my little one, just enjoying our moment together. I felt that calm and serenity that some nursing mothers have talked about, albeit briefly, was amazing; an immense unexplainable joy washed over me, one that made my heart feel open and light.
Another part of the book that resonated with me also, was the section on ‘Healing’, about seeking support. I’ve been brought up to believe that asking for help will cause inconvenience to the other person, having to sacrifice their time to help. Therefore, I still find it hard to ask for help even when things are desperate, to the point where I feel totally consumed by everything. I know it’s something I really need to work on. Ever felt the same way too?
I can see how folding cranes can be therapeutic, if one were not to rush the process. I mean, I think any mindful art can be, i.e. coloring, painting, dancing, singing, etc, just as long as we learn to do it with mindfulness. As in the case of the crane, by folding and tugging the corners, appreciating each line and fold and just let the process ‘be’; let go of that ego to succeed, and just appreciate and pay attention to each step.
If you follow the guide closely using the author’s instructions, you’d find that it’s almost like you’re in a yoga class, only this time, you’re folding a crane accompanied by encouragement/commentary from the author. In yoga, each position has a name, in this case, each step is named. An example, this step is called ‘Diagonal Fold’.
“Run your fingers along the long edge firmly, slowly, and intentionally. And then unfold the paper and lay it flat on the table. You are committed, so dive in wholeheartedly. The first step is complete. It has begun. You are on your way.”
If you intend to explore senbazuru and see it helps you in any way, give this book a try. The whole idea of senbazuru is to commit your thoughts into folding the cranes, as you put your wishes, desires and hopes into it, hoping they’ll come to reality. One has to be mindful of each step, of each folding and tugging. The author shared what it is to have a “meaningful crease” or fold. There are 3 stages: the intention (beginning) – what we do and how we want to fold, the action (middle) – when one requires focus and attention, and the commitment (end) – when we will see the outcome.
What I enjoyed most were the author’s personal stories. As for attempting senbazuru, I’d probably try it one day. I think this book would make a great gift, especially to someone who loves beautifully illustrated self-help books and is curious about the art of senbazuru; or to anyone seeking calm and peace, folding one thousand cranes in a year might be another alternative if you’ve tried yoga, puzzles or even coloring, and would love to try something new. And if you enjoyed The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, you might enjoy this too.
For pictures in the book and a full version of this review, go to https://bit.ly/3K6kaTb
Thank you publisher for an advanced book of this copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
I used to read self-help books but not as often these days, because I think they pretty much sing the same song, only differently. This book, I decided to give it a gander, simply because I was curious as to how, folding a crane can help with mindfulness and meditation. Also, there were those beautiful hand-painted illustrations (my Archilles heel, as you can see how much I fell in love with this book) which accompanied the stories and words of wisdom (in forms of poems and quotes) throughout.
The book was divided into three sections: Hope, Heal, and Happiness, with subtopics ranging from Gentleness, Courage to Forgiveness and Gratitude, and for those who wish to fold a crane, follow through the step-by-step (8 in total) guide, if not, the reader can “open to any page, and wherever you are, there you will be.”
Senbazuru means one thousand origami cranes (“sen” meaning “one thousand” and “orizuru” meaning “paper crane”), and it is believed by folding one thousand in a year, you’d have one wish come true. In Japan, the paper crane is a symbol of peace, hope, and healing. So how does the art folding paper help with learning about finding peace and focus? The author quoted his mother, who taught him how to fold paper at a very young age, ‘“Slow down. Don’t think about where you end up. Just focus on the fold, that is all that matters.” In time, I found my way; I built resilience in defeat, learned to let go of perfection.’”
I had many pages marked throughout the book, one of them was a section about gentleness, which the author listed as one of the four qualities of hope, on top of inspiration, courage, and intention. The author was fifteen when he wanted to try meditating. But because his will to succeed was so strong, he totally missed the experience and the point of meditating, to put his mind, body and soul at peace and in a calm state, as a Buddhist monk put it, “This is not the practice, you have let your ambitions steal this moment. Even in meditation, you are trying to succeed.” Just, be gentle with yourself.
I’ve tried meditating before, nope, not at fifteen, but just like the author, I ended up not ‘enjoying’ it because I was too busy telling myself to clear my mind and stay in the moment. I had, however, some time ago, felt that ‘blissful‘ moment, when I felt time stood still and nothing else mattered. With my phone put aside, TV turned off, daughter kept occupied, I nursed my little one, just enjoying our moment together. I felt that calm and serenity that some nursing mothers have talked about, albeit briefly, was amazing; an immense unexplainable joy washed over me, one that made my heart feel open and light.
Another part of the book that resonated with me also, was the section on ‘Healing’, about seeking support. I’ve been brought up to believe that asking for help will cause inconvenience to the other person, having to sacrifice their time to help. Therefore, I still find it hard to ask for help even when things are desperate, to the point where I feel totally consumed by everything. I know it’s something I really need to work on. Ever felt the same way too?
I can see how folding cranes can be therapeutic, if one were not to rush the process. I mean, I think any mindful art can be, i.e. coloring, painting, dancing, singing, etc, just as long as we learn to do it with mindfulness. As in the case of the crane, by folding and tugging the corners, appreciating each line and fold and just let the process ‘be’; let go of that ego to succeed, and just appreciate and pay attention to each step.
If you follow the guide closely using the author’s instructions, you’d find that it’s almost like you’re in a yoga class, only this time, you’re folding a crane accompanied by encouragement/commentary from the author. In yoga, each position has a name, in this case, each step is named. An example, this step is called ‘Diagonal Fold’.
“Run your fingers along the long edge firmly, slowly, and intentionally. And then unfold the paper and lay it flat on the table. You are committed, so dive in wholeheartedly. The first step is complete. It has begun. You are on your way.”
If you intend to explore senbazuru and see it helps you in any way, give this book a try. The whole idea of senbazuru is to commit your thoughts into folding the cranes, as you put your wishes, desires and hopes into it, hoping they’ll come to reality. One has to be mindful of each step, of each folding and tugging. The author shared what it is to have a “meaningful crease” or fold. There are 3 stages: the intention (beginning) – what we do and how we want to fold, the action (middle) – when one requires focus and attention, and the commitment (end) – when we will see the outcome.
What I enjoyed most were the author’s personal stories. As for attempting senbazuru, I’d probably try it one day. I think this book would make a great gift, especially to someone who loves beautifully illustrated self-help books and is curious about the art of senbazuru; or to anyone seeking calm and peace, folding one thousand cranes in a year might be another alternative if you’ve tried yoga, puzzles or even coloring, and would love to try something new. And if you enjoyed The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, you might enjoy this too.
For pictures in the book and a full version of this review, go to https://bit.ly/3K6kaTb
Thank you publisher for an advanced book of this copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
October 7, 2023
Przez naukę składania origami do zrozumienia siebie i spokoju.
July 5, 2023
" What you do not know is not unknown"
February 17, 2023
Really enjoyed this book! Lots of beautiful life lessons as well as how to create beautiful origami paper cranes… a thousand of them!
April 15, 2022
Senbazuru by Michael James Wong
Senbazuru which means Thousand paper cranes, this book... It's an emotion.. I can't thank the writer enough for writing such a masterpiece, I got emotional, I laughed and felt so peaceful, it left that calm in me whenever I read the book, this book took a week for me as I was going very slow, I urge everyone who are going to read this book that, go slow, take your time, let the thoughts sink in, it teaches us so much, the author ensures he delivers his ideas in the most simple and sophisticated manner.
The book is about how to heal yourself and how to be gentle towards life, it teaches us everything that we need to inculcate to have that calm and peaceful life.
As we grow older, we often tend to think about the future and get anxious, think about past and be depressed, we fail to make our present moment and the moment we realise this, that now's gone.
Pause, take a deep breath and look around what have you got, go on walks and just observe, let us all even learn to enjoy silence and quietude.
There's beauty in being now, let us be kind, gentle, giving and patient. What's given today to someone will come back to you eventually some time in the future.
Love without having an expectation, give without thinking about return, just do what you want to do now.
It's inexplicable for me to put down my thoughts for this book as I still can't get over this book.
This book has wonderful illustrations painted by @nikipriest which tweave along with the story and the author describes how to cook rice and make tea in the most aesthetic manner.
It's believed that, if you make 1000 paper cranes in a year and wish for something, that's fulfilled.
Provided you keep your heart and soul during this process.
It's not about getting our desires fulfilled but it's about how we are investing our time thinking about something that will add up a value to our life.
During these turbulent times, this book is something you all must be on lookout for, please read it
Senbazuru which means Thousand paper cranes, this book... It's an emotion.. I can't thank the writer enough for writing such a masterpiece, I got emotional, I laughed and felt so peaceful, it left that calm in me whenever I read the book, this book took a week for me as I was going very slow, I urge everyone who are going to read this book that, go slow, take your time, let the thoughts sink in, it teaches us so much, the author ensures he delivers his ideas in the most simple and sophisticated manner.
The book is about how to heal yourself and how to be gentle towards life, it teaches us everything that we need to inculcate to have that calm and peaceful life.
As we grow older, we often tend to think about the future and get anxious, think about past and be depressed, we fail to make our present moment and the moment we realise this, that now's gone.
Pause, take a deep breath and look around what have you got, go on walks and just observe, let us all even learn to enjoy silence and quietude.
There's beauty in being now, let us be kind, gentle, giving and patient. What's given today to someone will come back to you eventually some time in the future.
Love without having an expectation, give without thinking about return, just do what you want to do now.
It's inexplicable for me to put down my thoughts for this book as I still can't get over this book.
This book has wonderful illustrations painted by @nikipriest which tweave along with the story and the author describes how to cook rice and make tea in the most aesthetic manner.
It's believed that, if you make 1000 paper cranes in a year and wish for something, that's fulfilled.
Provided you keep your heart and soul during this process.
It's not about getting our desires fulfilled but it's about how we are investing our time thinking about something that will add up a value to our life.
During these turbulent times, this book is something you all must be on lookout for, please read it
April 23, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from Chronicle Prism in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was skeptical at first reading this book because I have read so many books on origami art and the technicalities that I thought I was in for a snooze fest but, when I read it and Michael James Wong explained in glory detail the purpose and mindset of the 1000 paper cranes, I immediately felt calm and relaxed so, I had to read on. I have read a while back a fictional story of a girl that was diagnosed of a terminal disease and her friend read the 1000 paper cranes can grant you your longevity and created them with her to keep her positive while battling this disease. The sentiment and meaning behind the cranes was first and foremost what captivated me and I am glad Michael James Wong went in further depth in this book. I know we will have many people needing a book like this sometime and it will do very well in our collection.
We will consider adding this title to our Self Help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I was skeptical at first reading this book because I have read so many books on origami art and the technicalities that I thought I was in for a snooze fest but, when I read it and Michael James Wong explained in glory detail the purpose and mindset of the 1000 paper cranes, I immediately felt calm and relaxed so, I had to read on. I have read a while back a fictional story of a girl that was diagnosed of a terminal disease and her friend read the 1000 paper cranes can grant you your longevity and created them with her to keep her positive while battling this disease. The sentiment and meaning behind the cranes was first and foremost what captivated me and I am glad Michael James Wong went in further depth in this book. I know we will have many people needing a book like this sometime and it will do very well in our collection.
We will consider adding this title to our Self Help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
April 13, 2022
Senbazuru è la tradizione giapponese di legare insieme mille gru di carta. Secondo la tradizione piegare e legare in un anno mille gru porterebbe alla realizzazione di un desiderio.
Il testo in questione parla della pratica origami per la realizzazione di una singola gru piega dopo piega.
L'autore spiega come sia necessario rallentare il ritmo, essere consapevole del tempo che scorre e non rincorrere frenetacamente desiderio ed ambizione.
Ad ogni piega da effettuare l'autore da un nome specifico, guidandoci in una riflessione verso la consapevolezza attraverso speranza-guarigione e felicità.
Solitamente sono molto scettico su questo tipo di testi. Ma sono stato attirato dall'esercizio pratico della realizzazzione della gru di carta. Il testo ovviamente non è una panacea a tutti i mali del mondo, propone più che altro un atteggiamento mentale con cui affrontare le avversità.
Il testo è impaginato benissimo, l'impaginazione trasmette ordine, calma, rigore, ed è corredato da illustrazioni molto piacevoli.
Il testo in questione parla della pratica origami per la realizzazione di una singola gru piega dopo piega.
L'autore spiega come sia necessario rallentare il ritmo, essere consapevole del tempo che scorre e non rincorrere frenetacamente desiderio ed ambizione.
Ad ogni piega da effettuare l'autore da un nome specifico, guidandoci in una riflessione verso la consapevolezza attraverso speranza-guarigione e felicità.
Solitamente sono molto scettico su questo tipo di testi. Ma sono stato attirato dall'esercizio pratico della realizzazzione della gru di carta. Il testo ovviamente non è una panacea a tutti i mali del mondo, propone più che altro un atteggiamento mentale con cui affrontare le avversità.
Il testo è impaginato benissimo, l'impaginazione trasmette ordine, calma, rigore, ed è corredato da illustrazioni molto piacevoli.
November 15, 2021
Reading this book feels like meditating. It feels like a deep breath in a forest. Very calming, soothing the soul, and even the language was very gentle. I did stop few times just to take a deep breath and really chew on my food thoughts.
It is an origami book on the surface. It taught you the steps to fold Japanese bird paper crane. It is believed that if you could make 1000 birds, you can have one wish to be granted.
But this book is far from an origami book. It is a meditative book towards soul healing, contentment, and mindfulness. It is written by a meditation and mindfulness teacher, and this book is full of Japanese philosophies which put forward on Zen and serenity.
A very insightful and beautiful book, especially for you who are trying to gain more perspectives on the topic. A book that you wanna hug deeply on your chest.
It is an origami book on the surface. It taught you the steps to fold Japanese bird paper crane. It is believed that if you could make 1000 birds, you can have one wish to be granted.
But this book is far from an origami book. It is a meditative book towards soul healing, contentment, and mindfulness. It is written by a meditation and mindfulness teacher, and this book is full of Japanese philosophies which put forward on Zen and serenity.
A very insightful and beautiful book, especially for you who are trying to gain more perspectives on the topic. A book that you wanna hug deeply on your chest.
May 23, 2024
The most amazing book i have read in a while i started from 22 pages and in one day it was over and I didn’t even realise it. It is really worth sitting and giving it a go. The author will make u get entangled with his small small stories and lot of wisdom packed in it. You won’t even feel ur reading u will lost in the summer vacation story of childhood without even realising. Amazing read. I really am happy i got this book.
May 27, 2024
This is a great book for people who want to get into mindfulness. It gives the basics in an engaging way with well written stories. The illustrations are beautiful.
The origami steps were a little too unclear. You read a few pages, make some folds and read a few more pages but by the time I get to the next step I've already forgotten how I held my paper and which corner is which.
The origami steps were a little too unclear. You read a few pages, make some folds and read a few more pages but by the time I get to the next step I've already forgotten how I held my paper and which corner is which.
June 4, 2021
Dit boek nodigt erg uit om te vertragen én je bewust te zijn van wat er nu is. Tussen de inspirerende hoofdstukken krijg je instructies om een papieren kraanvogel te vouwen. Het is een boek om geregeld vast te nemen en een stukje te herlezen.
January 25, 2022
A beautiful book. So many gentle wisdoms and reminders on how to live life to the fullest. I borrowed this from the library but I think I am going to purchase this book because I know I will want to read it again
August 6, 2022
This is a beautifully sculpted and thought provoking book. I loved the way I was lead on a journey through the book as I was eased into creating my first crane. This is a powerful book which can be reread again and again.
January 9, 2022
Such a beautiful book, I’m sure I will buy more copies for friends in future. I’ve now made my first ever paper crane…only 999 to go!
February 19, 2022
Книга-медитация, приятно читать, но, к сожалению, ничего нового я для себя не узнала.
April 3, 2022
This book is my little treasure. Beautifully written and so much wisdom inside. To regularly read again.
May 18, 2022
Unlike anything I've read in my life.
June 9, 2022
Lovely book with illustrated affirmative quotes interspersed between textual information linking the process of origami with mindfulness techniques.
September 13, 2022
i love this book, really recomend and i love how pleasing the colour and the pictures in the book are, good for people who like quite visual books.
January 26, 2023
Nice to read as a book to get you started in meditation, embracing calmness and how having one goal to fold 1000 origamis is a path to patience, gratitude, and mindfulness.
February 13, 2024
A thoughtful and calming book, with beautiful illustrations and poetry throughout.
November 2, 2024
A book meant to be savoured when you are able and willing to become mindful.
August 2, 2025
A book I turned to whenever my mind felt restless
May 3, 2022
I really love how Michael James Wong shares many cute animal illustrations by (Nikki Priest) and wisdom stories that written in this book that made me smile and enjoy every pages.
There are origami steps and their meanings, and explain about hope, peace and happiness in a very wise way. One thing that really interests me, in this book you’d find that we can learn wisdom things from children.
For me, it is not an ordinary wisdom book. It is really a relaxing and beautiful book. (9 / 10)
There are origami steps and their meanings, and explain about hope, peace and happiness in a very wise way. One thing that really interests me, in this book you’d find that we can learn wisdom things from children.
For me, it is not an ordinary wisdom book. It is really a relaxing and beautiful book. (9 / 10)
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April 11, 2022L'ho comprato perché ho tanto bisogno di guarirmi 🌟
November 15, 2025
Meh I suppose it was rather mindful but it felt sort of cheesy. I’ll take away some lessons from it but I feel like the morals in the book were common sense for these types of books and it wasn’t anything new.
Some quotes: (probably going to quote the whole book)
“Mindfulness is the art of living in the moment, the willingness to slow down and become completely present, on purpose, without judgement, as each moment unfolds” (1)
“I have asked myself many times, if we were to slow down, what would be lost?” (15)
“I have learned that speed and progress do not go hand in hand, even though we are constantly tempted by urgency in our lives” (16)
“This is the gift of this mindful practice: letting go of our expectations and just being in the moment” (17)
“Hope is a powerful thing, a belief that change is possible and that we are all deserving of it” (34)
“Know that it is far too early to know where this will end. Do not let your expectation steal this new beginning. It is far too precious for you not to be here, now, completely” (37)
“But no matter the process, every time is different, so do not chase perfection, for it does not exist and you will never arrive” (89)
“Today I will remember, but tomorrow is a new day, so I will not live like it is yesterday” (111)
“I would rather a mouse that roars than a lion who says he will” (144) - and little poem on 145
“In times of significant shift or, in my case, a clearing of the weeds, there is no value in dwelling on what we have lost, for it does not benefit how we live presently. We must instead allow ourselves the time to nourish only what remains, and go, and grow, from there” (197)
Some quotes: (probably going to quote the whole book)
“Mindfulness is the art of living in the moment, the willingness to slow down and become completely present, on purpose, without judgement, as each moment unfolds” (1)
“I have asked myself many times, if we were to slow down, what would be lost?” (15)
“I have learned that speed and progress do not go hand in hand, even though we are constantly tempted by urgency in our lives” (16)
“This is the gift of this mindful practice: letting go of our expectations and just being in the moment” (17)
“Hope is a powerful thing, a belief that change is possible and that we are all deserving of it” (34)
“Know that it is far too early to know where this will end. Do not let your expectation steal this new beginning. It is far too precious for you not to be here, now, completely” (37)
“But no matter the process, every time is different, so do not chase perfection, for it does not exist and you will never arrive” (89)
“Today I will remember, but tomorrow is a new day, so I will not live like it is yesterday” (111)
“I would rather a mouse that roars than a lion who says he will” (144) - and little poem on 145
“In times of significant shift or, in my case, a clearing of the weeds, there is no value in dwelling on what we have lost, for it does not benefit how we live presently. We must instead allow ourselves the time to nourish only what remains, and go, and grow, from there” (197)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2023
Книга, при чтении которой кажется, что выравнивается дыхание и стабилизируется пульс. Как будто ты не читаешь, а медитируешь. Просто невероятно, как автор через текст берет тебя за руку, усаживает в кресло-качалку где-то на опушке леса, ты вдыхаешь свежий сосновый воздух полной грудью и слушаешь его рассказ, спокойный, размеренный, полный мудрости, заботы, созидания.
Автор рассказывает о шагах к внутреннему спокойствию через шаги по складыванию фигурки журавлика из бумаги. В искусстве оригами важны осознанность, неторопливость, отсутствие нетерпеливости в погоне за результатом, погружение в процесс, осознание и проживание каждого сделанного сгиба. Удовольствие заключается в самом процессе, он и есть искусство оригами, а не идеальный результат любой ценой. Все прямо как в жизни:) И это сравнение, перетекание рассказа от жизненных ситуаций о смирении эго или своих желаний к тому, с какими чувствами делается первый сгиб на бумаге, это просто замечательный прием, который показывает читателю как важно внутреннее спокойствие в глобальных и обычных бытовых моментах.
Для меня было очень приятным размеренным чтением с хорошим послевкусием.
Автор рассказывает о шагах к внутреннему спокойствию через шаги по складыванию фигурки журавлика из бумаги. В искусстве оригами важны осознанность, неторопливость, отсутствие нетерпеливости в погоне за результатом, погружение в процесс, осознание и проживание каждого сделанного сгиба. Удовольствие заключается в самом процессе, он и есть искусство оригами, а не идеальный результат любой ценой. Все прямо как в жизни:) И это сравнение, перетекание рассказа от жизненных ситуаций о смирении эго или своих желаний к тому, с какими чувствами делается первый сгиб на бумаге, это просто замечательный прием, который показывает читателю как важно внутреннее спокойствие в глобальных и обычных бытовых моментах.
Для меня было очень приятным размеренным чтением с хорошим послевкусием.
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