Author: Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
Language: English
Publishing year:2016
Rating:4.8/5
"Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years "
- Japanese proverb
The book ' Ikigai - The Japanese secret to a long happy life' is all about the purpose of one's life and it can lead to happiness. First of all ,what is Ikigai?. The Japanese term 'Ikigai' or 'art of living' refers to the practice of living a purposeful life with respect to a persons sense of the self. The meaning of ikigai may differ from person to person .Some believes that ikigai is nothing but knowing the purpose in life, whereas, some believes that it is something you do even though no one has asked you to do.It is related to everyday life. Ac
In this book the author's Hector Garcia and Frances Miralles decided to visit Okinawa , the island with the most centenarians in the world to understand the true meaning of the word ''ikigai''. They interviewed lot of peoples in Okinawa and find out the various blue zones that are the reason for the longevity of it's residents. They conducted a total of one hundred interviews ,asking the eldest member's of the community about their life philosophy .their Ikigai and the secrets to longevity. Various aspects of life are considered in the book and also it discussed about the importance of mental health which often neglected by everyone. The book provides tips for keeping mental health and suggest activities like social interaction and mind games which can be a workout for brain.
The book enlightens us about a technique known as Morita therapy. Morita therapy focuses on teaching people to accept their emotions without trying to control them ,sine their feelings will change as a result of their actions. Food habits also play a vital role in one's life.This book introduce us the Okinawan tradition,'Hara hachi bu' which suggest that one should stop eating when they feel their stomachs reach 80percent of their capacity.
This book provides ten rules of ikigai
.Stay active;don't retire
. Take it slow
. Don't fill your stomach
. Surround yourself with good friends
. Get shape for your next birthday
. Smile
. Reconnect with nature
. Give thanks
. Live in the moment
. Follow your Ikigai
According to the Japanese , everyone has an Ikigai. Some people have found their Ikigai,while others still looking ,though they carry it within them. The book 'Ikigai:The Japanese secret to a long happy life ' help us to find out our Ikigai. This book is highly recommended for those who want to make a happy life. This work will help you to avoid negative thoughts and teaches how to lead a happy life. This is a must to read work.
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