This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found. I was reminded of " The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy, as the approach is slightly similar – characters interacting with each other in a bond of love, friendship, support, acceptance, and encouragement. Verder vind je op Sophia Magazine artikelen over onderwerpen die jou interesseren: werk, geld, liefde, relaties, schoonheid, mode, gezondheid, reizen, wonen en uitgaan. but this one is contained of a journey (the reasons or destinations, were not quite mentioned) with small inspiring quotes. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, James Norbury has captured in these whimsical characters the ideas that have helped him through his most difficult times.

The Journey: Big Panda and Tiny Dragon: Norbury, James The Journey: Big Panda and Tiny Dragon: Norbury, James

I guess the recent lock downs and isolation that Covid has brought to us all in varying degrees has made us a lot more introspective and books like this have taken on a new importance to many. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we do not use a simple average.Achieving spiritual fulfilment, facing fear and adversity, seeing opportunities in setbacks, and having the courage to embrace change are also key elements of the tale.

The Journey | Book by James Norbury | Official Publisher Page

With the packaging intact and no damage, both books were found to have their front and back covers having various degree ink smudges. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, the story of these whimsical characters makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for a little hope and comfort. On top of that, the back covers were pasted with a hugh sticker which I believe, removing them will cause damage to the back cover.While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs: “‘What if I meet people who don’t like me or the things I do?