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The Secret To A Life Of Happiness And Longevity?

The Secret To A Life Of Happiness And Longevity?

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Apr 01, 2021
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Justyn Barnes, author of the brilliant book Ikigai - the Japanese secret to a life of happiness and longevity states that the word 'ikigai' in the simplest terms describes “value in living” or “reason for living”.

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Among the myriad interpretations of the word, Barnes states that ikigai can be thought of as…

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