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Do you want to find your place in the world, identifying what makes you unique and leading a harmonious, meaningful life? Would you like to discover how to live each day to the full, pursuing goals that truly resonate with who you are? Questions like What is the meaning of my life? and What is my place in this world? often stay with us for years, left unanswered. Living each day fully and serenely is the ideal we aspire to, without really believing in it. Reaching our goals can seem impossible, and even pursuing them feels challenging. The personal development advice and methods we have tried repeatedly haven’t proven convincing, to the point where leading a harmonious, meaningful, and fulfilled life may feel like an unreachable utopia. That was before we discovered ikigai. Originating in Japan, the Ikigai philosophy provides the tools and insight to find meaning in our lives. Rediscovered in recent years, it has proven its worth to thousands of people worldwide. The principle of Ikigai is to create symbiosis where there is usually opposition, contradiction and discontent. Ikigai allows a whole host of elements to converge, giving us the opportunity to live serenely at last. The harmony created by Ikigai is a source of fulfillment. The island of Okinawa is one of the world's five Blue Zones, and for a good reason: each of its inhabitants has an Ikigai, or a 'reason for living.' Knowing the meaning of one’s existence fosters health, and getting up each morning becomes a joy, with each day unfolding with enthusiasm and motivation. As you may have guessed, Okinawans have never heard of depression. Joy, happiness and prosperity reign in the Japanese archipelago. "Ikigai and Japanese Philosophy" will introduce you to the wisdom of the Rising Sun, with themes such as: Finding the meaning of life and fully appreciating each day; Discover who you are and what your purpose is; Turning every daily activity into an opportunity f