I always consume self-help books, like a dish with fresh ingredients that never rot. Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesco was one of them. This book accompanies you as you learn to explore your Ikigai. Ikigai is simply “a reason to live.”
Finding a reason ‘to live’ is as necessary as breathing and eating food. The book tours about how one can discover their Ikigai, how it will help one change their life, and why it is essential.
Ikigai: A Brief Summary
A long life, and a happy one, are under your control. The choices you make, and the path you choose, play a significant role in the development of your life. Ikigai explores several aspects of life that one needs to adapt to live a full & content life, such as logotherapy, flow, tai chi, yoga, blue zones, longevity, and resilience.
To acquire a deep understanding, the authors interviewed 100 centenarians and supercentenarians in Ogimi, Okinawa – the world’s longest-living community. Each chapter summarises the Okinawans’ mindset, diet, lifestyle, routine, and attitude. The authors conclude from the interviews that it is, perhaps, Ikigai that helps an individual strive to live longer.
Reasons to Read Ikigai
The book will become one of the most excellent tools to change how you live your life. It will provide you with positivity, love and enthusiasm in abundance. Below are some significant reasons why an individual must consider reading Ikigai.
The Secret of Happiness
True happiness lies in simplicity. Yes, it is a secret because not everyone knows the fact, and Ikigai imparts the truth. Finding happiness in luxurious & busy life may appear to be exhilarating, but at the end of the day, a simple life is all you need to feel content with yourself. The simplicity of life will help you strive to live an active life in your old age.
Positive Attitude
Ikigai helps the reader mould their perspective toward the world. It changes every atom of negativity into positivity. Many individuals spend their lives finding positivity, but Ikigai reveals that it is born within you. Adapt a healthy lifestyle and do the things you love.
Purpose to Live
Finding one’s purpose in living is the central theme of Ikigai. Ikigai begins by questioning the reader about their most current goal. It could be anything as small as learning a new recipe to something as big as traveling the world. Regardless of their size, a dream is a dream which needs to be acknowledged. Having a purpose for living, a dream to chase, and a goal to accomplish will serve your mental health as physical health. Achieving each of your goals, no matter how insignificant they may appear, will ultimately lead to a happier and longer life. Little things matter.
Inspiring Quotes
Ikigai is a collection of inspiring and positive quotes to help you achieve true happiness. Here are some of my favorite ones.
“There is no future, no past. There is only present.”
The future and past are nothing but emptiness. As long as it is not present, it does not matter. The only thing you should strive to make better is the present.
“Our Ikigai is different for all of us, but one thing we have in common is that we are all searching for meaning.“
Each individual has a different Ikigai, but despite being so different, we are still searching for meaning. This sense of searching for a purpose unites us, even if we are different.
“Essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”
Living life with nothing to do, nothing to love, and nothing to hope for is the same as being dead. And so, an individual must have these.
Ultimately, Ikigai is an excellent tool to help readers find their happy and peaceful place. Within its pages, it is packed with the secret recipe for a healthy and long life that can significantly help many of us. Apart from this, this book will help you discover your purpose in life.
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