L'art de la Simplicité (The English Edition)
How to Live More With Less
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- 3,99 €
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Publisher Description
If simplicity is an art, then Dominique Loreau is a master.
Having lived in Japan for many years and inspired by oriental philosophy, Dominique Loreau discovered the beauty of a life well lived through the art of simplicity. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of 'less is more', and imbues all areas of existence, from the material to the spiritual. She captured her philosophy in the ground-breaking L'art de la Simplicité, which was an massive bestseller in her native France and is now available in the English language for the first time.
Simplify your home, empty your wardrobe, abandon compulsive purchases, eat more frugally but better, take care of your body and mind. From the art of feeling well in your home to the art of feeling well in your body, this compelling and elegant book will transform your life and take you on an empowering journey to happiness. You will feel energised, more confident and free. You will discover the essence of being truly alive and how to live a more centred life. One full of real pleasure, clarity and satisfaction.
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Loreau (L'Art del'Essential) combines Zen with utter practicality in this empowering book of advice, a bestseller in France. After explaining that "more and more people are seeking the joys and benefits of a simpler, more natural existence," Loreau arranges her writings into three general sections: "Materialism and Minimalism," "Body," and "Mind." Covering practical topics such as money ("your servant, not your master") and self-directed fitness, as well as philosophical ones such as mindfulness and the art of change, she advocates simple but sometimes difficult emotional habits, including learning to say no ("When you compromise your dreams or values for another person, you lose a little of yourself and your strength"), avoiding negativity, having self-faith, and dealing with anxiety. Sensible rituals and affirmations help readers follow the author's sage advice to accept life as it is. Loreau credits her emphasis on minimalism to Japan, where she has lived for many years, and describes Japanese culture as placing great importance in simplicity and serenity. Despite the occasional odd suggestion (not many people will limit their wardrobes to black, beige, gray, and white), this is a thought-provoking tome, elegantly translated by Lalaurie, with a powerful message.
