Book Review on IKGAI
This book is the best
International Bestseller written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. The
word ‘Ikigai is a mysterious word. In the Japanese language- ‘Iki’ means ‘Life’ and
‘gai’ means ‘Worth/Purpose’. So, Ikigai means Purpose of Life. This book will tell
you the secret to living a Long and Happy Life.
There are some people in this world, who may have found their Ikigai, while others are still looking for it though they
carry it within them. Our Ikigai is hidden deep inside each of us, and to find
it requires a patient search.
The book gives us a reference to
Okinawa island of Japan where people have lived a healthy life for more than 100
years.
The books explain to the reader –
How to find out your Ikigai?
There are four important questions
to be asked to you to find out your Ikigai-
1. What do you Love? – ask yourself What you
Love and note down your answer. You may Love Reading, Gaming, Skating, Writing, etc.
2. What the World needs? – ask this second
question to you. You may get answers like family, community, affection., care, etc.
3. What you can be paid for? Ask this third
question to you. You may get many answers related to your work, career, etc.
4. What you are good at? -ask this fourth question
to you. Dismiss the limited belief. Write down the things you are good at and practice
them. Take action..…. do trial and error.
The
author is sure that a person will surely find his/her Ikigai by these above-mentioned questions.
Besides
these four questions, the book offers a Rule for living a Long and Happy Life. Those
Rules are-
1. Saty Active, don’t retire.
2. Take it slow and live the movement.
3. Don’t fill your stomach 100%
4. Surround yourself with good friends.
5. Get in shape for your next birthday.
6. Smile- Positive energy attracts positive
feelings
7. Reconnect to nature.
8. Give thanks- Gratitude
9. Follow your IKIGAI
This is a must-read book to enhance your life.
