Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Ikigai (a reason for being) is a concept that reaches into so many more cultures and philosophies than I expected beyond Ōgimi, Okinawa. This book does a great job of connecting supercentenarians' sage advice into easy to understand frameworks like meditation, anti-fragility, flow, micro-flow, yoga, and Stoicism (to name a few!) and how those frameworks can be applied into our daily lives in small ways so we can be fulfilled, not catastrophize about things we have no control over, and live fully in the present moment. Finding beauty in natural imperfection, slowing down, and funneling energy into activities we enjoy with our entire beings are just a few of the ideas in this book that reached into my core being. This book is such a solid jumping off point to further learning and personal growth! Or it can be a reference guide to life for years to come. Highly recommended!