Awakening Your Ikigai is really quite a delightful look at sometimes mystifying Japanese traditions.
Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken Your ikigai.. being in the here and now → find Your flow. the joy of little things → appreciate sensory pleasure 5. harmony and sustainability → rely on others 4. releasing yourself → accept who you are 3. starting small → focus on the details 2.
Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become Your most authentic self: 1.
Whether big or small, Your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in Your own life.
It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health.
Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. -- The New York Times Book Review Introducing Ikigai: find Your passions and live with joy Ikigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as Your reason to get up in the morning.
Awakening Your Ikigai is really quite a delightful look at sometimes mystifying Japanese traditions