BOOKS BY OUR FOUNDER - GINKGO SEQUOIA

In his early career, Oxford educated, Ginkgo Sequoia, held the positions of Director of operations, for the company that ran the English Institute-of sport and Programme director for the Sheffield philharmonic orchestra. 

Then, twenty years ago, he swapped classical music and sports psychology for a career in mental health and linguistics.

He set up a Philosophy School and 

Language Exchange called 'Thirsty Words.'

He is also a spiritual yoga teacher, English teacher and founder of Komorebi Mind Healing. When he's not writing, teaching or  counselling , you are likely to find him on his bike.    
 

A book of miracles from a mind steeped in wisdom - Suzanne Kovacs.

A mesmerising life changing read - 

Colin Thain.

Utterly enthralling. A book to iron out your troubles - James Daniels.

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Illustration above - Emperor Huizong. In his day a much maligned Emperor of the Song dynasty. In the book an inspiration. An emperor who wanted to project art and tea- making on his citizens... instead of war. 

 Like the old man sitting on the bed, her hair was creamy white. Like the wooden shutters at the front of the shop, she was dressed in soft pink. Adorning her were beaded necklaces; more than an elderly lady would normally wear. The red sindhoor on her forehead belied her true marriage status but gave her an air of mysticism. The fact that she rarely seemed to open her eyes, whilst she tip-toed around only added to her allure. 

SHWISH!

He immediately paled and trembled, “What was that?” He stared again at his reflection in the bathroom mirror. Had he seen a bushy tail springing up from his back and over his head? Surely not, he thought to himself.

‘What else must I do?’ he asked himself.

He was provided with another unequivocal answer; change would not be enough! He needed to transform his life: his goals, his actions and his thinking. A new barber might be able to dye his beard a different colour but they would be no match for a bushy tail.

Sollie made some tea and sat in the back garden. He was as happy as a little bird taking a bath in a summer stream. The cause of his happiness was Yutika. At the interview, her warmth and hope had ironed out some of his creases. Her alluring looks and northern eyes had not escaped his attention either. Yutika he decided, was someone who had the gift to open petals. He even wondered if she might be able to open his.