Natalie Leon

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

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 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

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

“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

“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

“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

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

SAT 18 MAY 11:00 - 16:00 The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally - Book Launch | Japan-UK Event Calendar: Embassy of Japan London uk.emb-japan.go.jp/JAPANUKEvent/e…

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

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.

Kyoto train gliding through Autumn Leaves at night 🍁

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.

#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 dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid…

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.

@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!

I own The Complete Brambly Hedge, and it’s one of my most cherished possessions. Highly recommended if you have not read it. The stories are as cosy and delightful as the pictures.

How I feel when I put away my groceries during the month of November:

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?

Learning about how books were published during the Meiji era: dl.ndl.go.jp/view/download/…

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 dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid…

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