Abstract

This book was written to help you "return to the relaxed self you feel when you're being caressed by the Okinawan sea breeze, no matter where you are." When you're being caressed by a gentle sea breeze, everyone's face becomes gentle. I wrote these 365 days hoping that just by opening the pages, I could deliver that magical Okinawan breeze to you. It is said that there are three gods in Okinawa: the god of heaven, the god of earth, and the god of the sea. An old man I met on a remote island made it a daily routine to pour hot water into three teacups every morning and offer it to the three gods. Because of the sun, rain, land, and sea, we can live like this today. Starting each day with a feeling of gratitude. How wonderful. In Okinawa, where people live in harmony with nature and full of respect for the unseen, the SDGs-like cycle that is currently a hot topic was also a matter of course. Even on islands called paradise, there are many serious social problems. Nevertheless, how strong, gentle, and beautiful the people are who live while firmly holding onto what is important. This book is filled with "tips for living lightly and with a smile" that I learned during my 15 years living in Okinawa. Because language and customs differ from region to region, this is merely a part of Okinawa as seen by me personally. Nevertheless, when I share it with readers, friends, and customers, I receive many wonderful comments such as, "It made me realize something important," "My worries are no longer worries," and "I've come to cherish my everyday life." I would be incredibly happy if this book could help even a little to make your everyday life shine. You can read it from the beginning or from anywhere. Related items are indicated as →1/365. It's also fun to play a game (book fortune-telling) where you ask yourself, "What do I need right now?" and receive hints from the page you open. Feel the warm sea breeze amidst the changing seasons. Let's rejoice in a gentle life connected to heaven, earth, sea, and people. (From the author's "Introduction")

Author’s Information

Nagamoto Michi is the representative director of the Important Things Research Institute, Inc. She operates the book hotel "Hamahiga Bettei," the publishing company "Ehon Studio Akokuro," and educational businesses. After traveling the world in her twenties, she fell ill while working at a publishing company in Tokyo due to the demanding workload, and moved to Okinawa in 2008. After working as a magazine editor and newspaper reporter, she assumed her current position. She has authored more than 10 books, including "Traveling Carefully Through Okinawa's Island Time" (Anonima Studio).