Oubaitori
- Author Saori Okada
- Publisher Octopus
- Publish Date 1 October 2026
- Run Time 10 hours
- Format Audio
- Genre Mind, body, spirit, Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice.
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What to expect
In Japanese, the expression Oubaitori refers to four flowering trees - cherry, plum, peach and apricot. While each blooms in its own way, none is considered more beautiful than the other. The message is simple yet profound: there is no need to compare, because you are on your own unique path.
This book offers a gentle invitation to honour your individuality and embrace the pace of your own growth. With mindful meditations, insights from Japanese philosophy and nature-based exercises, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you move beyond comparison and into a deeper sense of self-worth.
Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth:
- Sakura（桜 - Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life.
- Ume（梅 - Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and resilience.
- Momo（桃 - Peach Blossom): Celebration of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colours.
- Sumomo（李 - Plum Blossom): Reminder of humility and inner confidence.
This book is more than just a guide, it's a manual back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.
| Author | Saori Okada |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781841816722 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Octopus |
| Genre | Mind, body, spirit, Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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