Two authors travel to Ogimi, a village in Okinawa where an unusually large number of people live past one hundred, to ask what keeps them healthy and content. Their answer is ikigai, the reason a person has to get up in the morning, which they illustrate with a Venn diagram of passion, mission, vocation, and profession. They add ideas from logotherapy and flow, advice on modest eating, the habit of staying active, and the role of tight social groups called moais.
Anyone who feels adrift in their work or retirement and wants a light, practical introduction to finding purpose will benefit. It is a short read that offers small adjustments to daily life rather than large promises.
Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- Manjul Publishing House
- Language
- GU
