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IKEGAI - The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
This non-fiction is a refreshing guide to longevity that proves health is about more than just biology; it’s about purpose. By studying Japanese centenarians, authors Héctor García and Francesc Miralles distill a complex philosophy into a simple, actionable lifestyle.
The book brilliantly bridges Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, connecting Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow to the daily search for meaning. Rather than viewing life as a problem to be solved, Ikigai encourages us to immerse ourselves in the "flow" of everyday tasks.
Ultimately, this isn’t a manual for retirement, but a manifesto for staying active. It teaches that by nurturing what we love and staying connected to community, we don’t just add years to our lives—we add life to our years.
