Discover the Japanese secret to a long and happy life with the internationally bestselling guide to ikigai. The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai - a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa - the world's longest-living people - finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships and throw yourself into your passions. Bring meaning and joy to your every day with ikigai. 'Ikigai gently unlocks simple secrets we can all use to live long, meaningful, happy lives. Science-based studies weave beautifully into honest, straight-talking conversation you won't be able to put down. Warm, patient, and kind, this book pulls you gently along your own journey rather than pushing you from behind.' Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Happiness Equation
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This author delves into themes of the beauty of imperfection and the search for meaning through literature and journalism. His extensive travel experiences, including stays during armed conflicts, lend a unique perspective to his writing. He transforms these experiences into compelling narratives that resonate with readers globally. His works often explore introspection and self-discovery, offering a profound and enriching reading experience.
The Magic of Japan
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Héctor García (Kirai) has spent over fifteen years in Japan. When he arrived, he experienced the cultural shock of facing a society so different from Spain. Fifteen years later, he is now a Tokyoite. During this time, Héctor has written many books explaining his Japanese experience, and the question he has been asked the most is: “What makes you stay in Japan?” This book is the answer. Héctor García explores in "The Magic of Japan" the key aspects that have shaped Japanese mentality, philosophy, and ways of life in this beautiful book illustrated by the author's wonderful photographs. An essential journey through everything that makes the Land of the Rising Sun unique.
The Ikigai Journey
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Ikigai translates to 'the meaning of life.' It is what drives and inspires us. Finding it is a revelation. This practical book helps to clearly and directly discover and strengthen one's ikigai. Like a journey, the authors guide the reader through their past and present towards a future that may be better than expected. The entertaining practical book on the trendy lifestyle theme of ikigai is about self-discovery and living a fulfilling life.
Forest Bathing
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Trees have power. This knowledge has been the foundation of Japanese philosophy and medicine for centuries, but only recently has the art of shinrin-yoku, supported by scientific evidence, begun to fascinate people in the West. Shinrin-yoku literally means "the art of forest bathing" or "the art of immersing oneself in greenery." Nature holds everything a person needs to achieve a state of balance and tranquility. Shinrin-yoku teaches how to connect with nature to quiet the mind, enhance concentration, improve physical condition, and above all, regain joy and vitality. Through this book, you will learn: - which places to choose to find solace and peace, and which to regain energy and vitality, - why it is worthwhile to walk aimlessly and get lost in the forest, - how to free yourself from thoughts that "cloud" our minds, - what to do to maintain a state of "forest spirituality" when returning to normal life, - which houseplants are best suited for home shinrin-yoku. The authors of the bestselling IKIGAI take us on an extraordinary journey into the depths of the forest. A journey from which we will return full of strength and inner power.