The Joy of Wintering

How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living.

The Joy of Wintering celebrates the ways in which the joys of spring are made possible at any stage of life by periods of rest and recuperation.

Through practical tips and lessons from cultures with a strong wintering tradition, learn why rest should be celebrated not stigmatised, and how to live more consciously and compassionately.

So many of us have experienced periods of burnout, influenced by a range of factors. This book is a rallying cry to make space for times of feast and fallow to improve productivity, make space for creativity and finding your presence in moments of clarity. It is for those who want to unlock their potential.

Drawing upon different cultures with a strong tradition of rest and recuperation, this book will be full of practical activities, inspirational quotes and aims to provide a space for readers to embrace stillness. The chapters cover: what we see, what to listen out for, what to touch, what to taste, what to breathe; including craft activities, recipes, meditations, and much more.

About the author

Erin Niimi Longhurst has always treasured the Japanese traditions that shaped her upbringing. Her blog Island Bell focuses on food, travel and lifestyle. She currently works as a digital marketeer and is the author of three books, Japonisme, Omoiyari and The Joy of Wintering.