Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose and Achieving a Long (The Japanese Art for Finding Happiness and the Meaning of Life)

In this book, we take you on a journey to that very village, to meet the centenarians who've mastered the art of ikigai. We'll uncover their secrets to longevity and happiness: the food they eat, how they stay active and engaged, find meaningful work, and build deep connections with others.

But most importantly, we'll reveal their best-kept secret: how they discovered their ikigai. We'll provide you with practical tools to find yours, so you can experience happiness every day.

Here are some key topics you will find in the book:

•                  An overview of the concept of ikigai and the transformative journey that awaits you.

•                  The roots of ikigai

•                  Explore the historical and philosophical origins of ikigai.

•                  Discover how the inhabitants of okinawa live long and fulfilling lives thanks to ikigai.

•                  Learn to define and integrate the pillars of ikigai into your life.

•                  Finding your ikigai

•                  Introspection exercises to discover who you really are.

Incorporating practicality and acting on our dreams for purpose is the essence of ikigai, the ancient japanese philosophy of living an intentional life with meaning, mission and fulfillment.

Finding your ikigai connects you to a deeper part of yourself and gives you the intrinsic motivation to align your lifestyle with the very things that energize you and make you feel happy to be alive!