What are you living for? | IKIGAI (Japanese secrets to a long and happy life) | KKS

This video talks about one of my favourite books IKIGAI : Japanese secrets to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.

I talked about the story behind writing this book in the beginning, meaning of IKIGAI and then continued with the four messages that I will always remember from this book:

1. Eat until your stomach is 80% full.
2. Never retire (stay busy with the work you love).
3. Focus on single task (no multitasking)
4. Practise gentle movement (walk, do your house chore)

There are two proverbs that Japanese believe in: Wabi-sabi and Ichi-go ichi-e

In a nutshell, wabi-sabi is the love for imperfect things and ichi-go ichi-e is about cherishing every single moment of our life.

If you are new to this channel and have no idea about who I am or what do I do here, please read the letter I wrote to you on one snowy evening below:

Hey!
Good to see you here!

I am Sonya, the storyteller! No matter what kind of story you like, I have everything in my magical bag.
I can change your mood even without letting you notice, I can make you laugh, even cry (trust me, I can, though I don’t want to)! Whether you are having a good day or a bad one, you can always come to me. I will always be here to tell you stories you like. All you have to do is be good* and listen!

*Yeah, like Santa my gifts (stories) are for good kids only!

So that's all about it! I am done giving the speech. Now?
It'ssss storyyyy timeeee! Keep listening!

See you soon with new stories! Till then keep spreading happiness and keep smiling. (For God sake don't forget to smile. I wouldn’t mind if you forget your name, but, please, don't forget to smile, okay?)

#IKIGAI #JapaneseSecrets #MeaningOfLife

[akibkhan]

I got my ikigai just after watching your Video. It was soothing... And the time when I'm commenting on your Video it will never back and i enjoyed the moment🌺

[OmarFarukYoutube]

আপু আপনি মনে হয় এক মূহুর্তের মধ্যেই আমার জীবন টা পরিবর্তন করে ফেলেছেন . . . .
12:40 প্রতিটা মূহুর্তকে নিয়ে ভাবার এভাবে চিন্তা করার এবং ঐ মূহুর্তের মধ্যে বাঁচার যে কনসেপ্ট বললেন
সত্যি মুগ্ধ হয়ে গেলাম। নিরন্তর ভালোবাসা রইলো . . .

[ayshayasminirin]

It shows you love what you are doing and that’s why we accept you, we adore you

[akandfamilyvlogbd]

অধির অপেক্ষায় থাকি তুমার ভিডিওর জন্য, মন থেকে অনেক অনেক দোয়া, ভালোবাসা ভালো থেকো আপু🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲❤️❤️❤️

[safirsemon]

Sorry for skipping the video. I do not want spoiler. I intend to read the book. Keep suggesting us good books. Thank you very much 💙

[Sagor]

আমি IELTS এর একটা প্রাইভেট ব্যাচে ফ্রি ক্লাস করতে গিয়ে একটা পরীক্ষা দিয়ে ফার্স্ট হয়ে একটা বই উপহার পেয়েছিলাম।আপনি যে IKIGAI বইটি নিয়ে ভিডিও বানালেন আমিও ঠিক এই বইটাই উপহার পেয়েছি।আপনার ভিডিও দেখে এই বইটা পড়ার প্রতি আরও আগ্রহ বেড়ে গেল

[tinniahmed]

Just in love with this book. Read already two times 💜

[shanchitapuja]

Ikigai is the first book I read which was written in English..Since I am not that good in English so the concept wasn't fully clear to me..After watching this I am overwhelmed..Thank you so much apu, I am going to read this book again 💜

[travelvlogz]

আপু, আপনার ভিডিও গুলো আমাকে মানষিক শান্তি ও ভালো কিছু করার অনুপ্রেরণা দেয়। আপনার জীবন সত্যিই স্বার্থক। কারন আপনি মানুষের শান্তির জন্য কিছু করতে পারছেন।

[mdliaquatali]

I just can't stop watching your videos. All the best.

[travelloverjisaan]

fantastic.... wabisabi... ichi go ichi

[ahmedalgalib]

Ma Sha Allah. Sounds inspiring and completely aligned with the things and way that our Rasul Hazrat Muhammad (sw) said to live our life. I hope you've read his biography and teachings.... If you haven't try reading anyone or you can also go through some of the videos on youtube to save time. Barakallhu fik.... :)

[rasedul_islam_rashed]

11:36 You are what you hide... Exactly. I do believe so.

[jahidmasud]

Finding your channel made my morning. Loved the way you talk.

[marium]

Nothing inspires me more than your words apu truelyyy! ....

[jewelmandaljitu]

After watching this video, I just ordered the book! Thank you so much for such a great book review! ❤️❤️❤️

[rubaiyahasanjoarder]

I have loved this book so much that I already gifted it to my most favourite person 😊

[BushraMorshed]

It is great to see that you made a book review on this book apu, I had made a video on that particular philosophy, Ikigai and that is in my YouTube channel. It is really amazing concept and your delivery is also nice.

[nandinibhadra]

Didi tomar voice, kotha bolar dhoron, bojhanor dhoron sob miliye oshadharon ❤️

[sunjidapoly]

Ami er ageo ei book ta onek dekhechi but kokhono porar iccha hoyni just because I didn't understand the meaning of its name. But now I am highly inspired to explore this book.
And your vidoes always give me a good vibe from inside. Love to watch you♥