The Ikigai Journey by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles builds on their international bestseller Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, offering a deeper exploration of how to find your own ikigai—the sweet spot where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect. The book goes beyond theory, providing practical exercises and habits to help you discover your ikigai and apply it to your life.
Ikigai is not static; it evolves throughout life, shifting with different phases and experiences. The authors emphasize that your reason for being may look different at age 15 than it does at 70, encouraging readers to embrace this dynamic nature of purpose.
Divided into three sections, The Ikigai Journey takes you through:
- Journey Through the Future: Tokyo - symbolizing modernity and innovation, focusing on how to look forward and create your own path.
- Journey Through the Past: Kyoto - a city steeped in tradition, exploring the wisdom of the past and how it shapes your present and future.
- Journey Through the Present: Ise - an ancient shrine that is rebuilt every 20 years, symbolizing renewal and embracing the present moment.
By understanding the past, embracing the present, and planning for the future, you can find balance, peace, and fulfillment. The book draws inspiration from Japan’s centenarians, who credit their sense of ikigai as a key factor in their longevity and happiness.
Unlike traditional self-care methods that require time set aside from busy schedules, the ikigai philosophy helps you integrate peace and fulfillment into your daily life, making it a holistic approach to living a meaningful and joyful life. The Ikigai Journey offers a practical and enriching roadmap to help you discover purpose and live a life full of vitality, no matter your stage in life.
