LIFE LESSONS FROM IKIGAI — JAPANESE SECRET TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE.

IKIGAI is one of the best book and best selling book in it’s categories.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS.

HECTOR GARCIA is a citizen of japan, where is comes from Spain. He was a software developers in silicon valley. also he is the creator of the popular blog KIRAINET.COM and the author of A GEEK IN JAPAN, a #1 bestseller in Japan.

FRANCESC MIRALLES is an award winning author who has written a number of bestselling self-help and inspirational books. His novel LOVE IN LOWERCASE has been translated into 20 languages.

In this book, authors take a many interviews from different peoples of japan. and finding the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. I share some of the important lessons, which I learn from the IKIGAI book.

MASTERS OF LONGEVITY

Authors takes many interviews from Japanese peoples, whose cross 100 years than also live peaceful. and then they give some suggestion so in following i write about Japanese method for live long.

1. EAT AND SLEEP, AND YOU WILL LIVE A LONG TIME.
2. I HAVE NEVER EATEN A MEAT IN MY LIFE.
3. NEVER STOP LEARNING.

THE IKIGAI DIAT

According to the WHO, japan has the highest life ex-patency in the world: 85 years for men and 87 years for women. It is highest in the world.

1. OKINAWA’S MIRACLE DIAT.

They eat a wide variety of foods, especially vegetables. They ate 206 different foods. They also eating an average of eighteen different foods on each day.

Japanese people eat white rice every day, Rice is the primary foods for Japanese. They rarely eat sugar. They also eat less salt than the rest of the world.

15 NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS FOUND IN THE OKINAWAN DIET.

1. TOFU
2. MISO
3. TUNA
4. CARROTS
5. GOYA
6. KOMBU
7. CABBAGE
8. NORI
9. ONION
10. SOY SPROUTS
11. HECHIMA
12. SOYBEANS
13. SWEET POTATO
14. PEPPERS
15. SANPIN-CHA

2. SANPIN-CHA

It is a mix of green tea and jasmine flowers and they are other kind of tea. it

1. HELPING TO STRENGTHENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
2. HELPING RELIEVE STRESS.
3. LOWERING CHOLESTROL.

3. GREEN TEA

Green tea has been credited for centuries with significant medicinal properties. It also helps against aging.

1. CONTROLING CHOLESTROL.
2. LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVALS.
3. IMPROVING CIRCULATION.
4. PROTECTION AGAINST FLUE.

GENTLE MOVEMENTS, LONGER LIFE.

Exercises helps to live long and peaceful life. Here I will share some of exercise which help to develop a body.

1. RADIO TAISO.
2. YOGA.
3. SUN SALUTATION
4. TAI CHI
5. QIGONG
6. BREATHE BETTER, LIVE LONGER.

FIND FLOW IN EVERYTHING YOU DO

1. GOING WITH THE FLOW.
2. THE POWER OF FLOW.

THE SEVEN CONDITIONS FOR ACHIEVING FLOW:

1. KNOWING WHAT TO DO.
2. KNOWING HOW TO DO IT.
3. KNOWING HOW WELL YOU ARE DOING.
4. KNOWING WHERE TO GO.
5. PERCEIVING SIGNIFICANT CHALLANGES.
6. PERCEVING SIGNIFICANT SKILLS.
7. BEING FREE FROM DISTRACTIONS.

STEVE JOBS IN JAPAN.

Apple founder Steve jobs was a big fan of Japan. He visited many times in japan in there initially day. Steve jobs inspired by the simplicity of Japanese people. and he implicated in the company. He learn many things like,

1. SOPHISTICATED SIMPLICITY.
2. THE PURITY OF GHIBLI.
3. THE RECLUSES.
4. MICROFLOW: ENJOYING MUNDANE TASKS.
5. INSTANT VACATIONS: GETTING THERE THROUGH MEDITATION.

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, after reading of the one of the best book IKIGAI I will describe some of the 10 rules for living long and happy life. Which followed by the Japanese people.

1. STAY ACTIVE; DON’T RETIRE.

“Those who give up the things they love doing and do well lose their purpose in life. That’s why it’s so important to keep doing things of value, making progress, bringing beauty or utility to others, helping out, and shaping the world around you, even after your “official” professional activity has ended.”

2. TAKE IT SLOW.

“Being in a hurry is inversely proportional to the quality of life. As the old saying goes, “Walk slowly and you’ll go far.” When we leave urgency behind, life and time take on new meaning.”

3. DON’T FILL YOUR STOMACH.

“Less is more when it comes to eating for long life, too. According to the 80 percent rule, in order to stay healthier longer, we should eat a little less than our hunger demands instead of stuffing ourselves.

4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD FRIENDS.

“Friends are the best medicine, there for confiding worries over a good chat, sharing stories that brighten your day, getting advice, having fun, dreaming . . . in other words, living.”

5. GET IN SHAPE FOR YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY.

“Water moves; it is at its best when it flows fresh and doesn’t stagnate. The body you move through in life needs a bit of daily maintenance to keep it running for a long time. Plus, exercise releases hormones that make us feel happy.”

6. SMILE.

“A cheerful attitude is not only relaxing — it also helps make friends. It’s good to recognize the things that aren’t so great, but we should never forget what a privilege it is to be in the here and now in a world so full of possibilities.”

7. RECONNECT WITH NATURE.

Though most people live in cities these days, human beings are made to be part of the natural world. We should return to it often to recharge our batteries.

8. GIVE THANKS.

“To your ancestors, to nature, which provides you with the air you breathe and the food you eat, to your friends and family, to everything that brightens your days and makes you feel lucky to be alive. Spend a moment every day giving thanks, and you’ll watch your stockpile of happiness grow.”

9. LIVE IN THE MOMENT.

“Stop regretting the past and fearing the future. Today is all you have. Make the most of it. Make it worth remembering.”

10. FOLLOW YOUR IKIGAI.

“There is a passion inside you, a unique talent that gives meaning to your days and drives you to share the best of yourself until the very end. If you don’t know what your IKIGAI.