Book- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

What is ikigai ? Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". The word refers to having a direction or purpose in life, that which makes one's life worthwhile, and towards which an individual takes spontaneous and willing actions giving them satisfaction and a sense of meaning to life. Why ikigai is important ? There are some places in the world where people live longer, on average, than in the rest of the world. Author Dan Buettner researched these regions and dubbed them the ‘Blue zones‘. Japan, and the island Okinawain particular, are such a region. A factor that plays an important role in the health and vitality of the residents of Okinawa is to have ‘a goal’ in their lives: ‘ikigai‘. So in addition to eating habits and living environment, this Japanese concept plays a major role in ageing healthily. Because your ‘ikigai’ makes it possible to keep looking towards the future, even when you are going through a difficult time. Dan Buet...