Fifteen Pauses

The life-changing silence and stillness of Japanese Ma

Tom Frengos, Kumiko Albee, Romina Cavagnola

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Tom Frengos
30 August 2024

Ethnic studies; Psychology; Self-help & personal development; Popular psychology; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

Ma is the Japanese word for a pause, emptiness, silence, being in between events and places. You most likely experience Ma every day, in your conversations, relationships, commutes, work, and life. Drawing from this beautiful Japanese philosophy, Fifteen Pauses explains how holding moments of silence, emptiness, stillness is transformative - life-changing. Fifteen

Pauses is for a busy, noisy world that values action and results, yet secretly wishes to stop and be silent.

Written in an engaging and conversational style, this book blends storytelling with psychology research, charming examples from Japanese art, theatre, society, architecture to reveal our human reactions to the pause - like why we resist it, and why we need it. This book is essential reading for psychologists, coaches, counselors, teachers. It will also be of interest to anyone wanting to unlock the deeper secrets of Japanese Ma, and use its wisdom to live a more fulfilling life.

By: Tom Frengos
Illustrated by: Kumiko Albee
Prepared for publication by: Romina Cavagnola
Imprint: Tom Frengos
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9784991367908
ISBN 10: 4991367905
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 30 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tom Frengos is an explorer, author, trainer and coach who has dedicated his life helping people achieve their potential and live a more meaningful life. Born in Canada, he has lived in Japan, Korea and Australia, and, in that time, he has designed and delivered training programs in the areas of cross-cultural intelligence, self-improvement, coaching, presentation and conflict resolution skills. He is currently based in Japan where he teaches coaching, cross-cultural and personal development courses that use the principles on which this book is based. Tom holds a Masters of Applied Science in Psychology of Coaching, a Masters in Education and an Honours Bachelor of Psychology.