{"product_id":"9788417168445","title":"Lessons from a chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLessons from a Chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA transformative journey that begins with a backache and becomes a profound exploration into the universe of chairs. The author invites us to discover that these everyday objects are much more than simple furniture: they are chairs of flesh and blood, mental or pained, that help us understand ourselves. Through brief images filled with humor, love, and curiosity, this book shows us the extraordinary hidden in the everyday, offering a shared wisdom that invites a new way of sitting and living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from a personal experience of back pain caused by sitting for a long time, the author embarks on an adventure that leads her to delve into the universe of chairs that accompany us in our day-to-day lives. The book is not limited to physical objects, but explores chairs as metaphors for our existence: chairs that understand, complain, give hugs, mock, evoke memories, and offer advice. Each chapter looks at the extraordinary within the ordinary, revealing how these silent companions share their wisdom with us, poor humans who often sit without paying them any mind. The work seeks the brevity and simplicity of images to convey a renewed look at something as common as sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between body and mind through the physical experience of pain and posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe wisdom hidden in everyday objects and their ability to teach us about ourselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe metaphor of the chair as a representation of emotional, mental, and spiritual states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of identity and self-knowledge through the observation of the seemingly inert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and curiosity as tools to rediscover the extraordinary in the ordinary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in personal growth, meditation, and the connection between mind and body. It is also ideal for those looking for a brief, inspiring read with a poetic and reflective approach to daily life. People who have experienced physical pain related to posture or who wish for an original perspective on self-knowledge will find a unique travel companion in this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new perspective on everyday objects, transforming them into sources of wisdom and self-knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to reflect on the relationship between the body, emotions, and the mind through the experience of sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA light and humorous approach that facilitates introspection without rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of rediscovering the extraordinary in the simple, fostering a more attentive and curious look at life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to explore one's own identity through the \"chairs\" we occupy in our existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: López Blanco, Marta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT: MEDITATION AND VISUALIZATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VARIOUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 199 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLessons from a Chair is an original work that manages to turn an element as common as a chair into a vehicle for personal reflection. Its brief and visual approach, combined with a kind and curious tone, makes it accessible to any reader looking for an inspiring and different read. The author manages to build a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, offering a reading experience that invites you to pause, observe, and reconnect with the essential from a renewed perspective. It is a book especially recommended for those who value the small lessons that daily life offers us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408088326491,"sku":"9788417168445","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841716844.jpg?v=1781859240","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417168445","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}