Subhangi Das's Key Ideas from Ikigai
by Francesc Miralles, Héctor García

• They are always busy, but they occupy themselves with tasks that allow them to relax.
• Locals have a strong sense of yuimaaru - recognizing the connection between people. They help each other with everything from work in the fields ( harvesting sugarcane or planting rice ) to building houses and municipal projects.

1. Don't worry!
2. Cultivate good habits.
3. Nurture your friendships every day.
4. Live an unhurried life.
5. Be Optimistic.

' The secret to a long life is not to worry. And to keep your heart young - don't let it grow old. Open your heart to people with a nice smile on your face. '

' I feel joy every morning waking up at six and opening the curtains to look out at my garden, where I grow my own vegetables. I go right outside to check on my tomatoes, and my mandarin orange - I love the sight of them- it relaxes me. After an hour in the garden, I go back inside and make breakfast. '

' Getting together with my friends is my most important ikigai. We all get together here and talk - it's important. I always know I'll see them tomorrow, and that's one of my favorite things in life. '

' My secret to a long life is always saying to myself - Slow down & - Relax. You live much longer if you're not in a hurry. '

"Every day I say to myself - Today will be full of health and energy. Live it to the fullest "

Among these, my favorite is - They are always busy, but they occupy themselves with tasks that allow them to relax.

( do drop your favorite that you are going add to your life. )

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Shikuwasa - a limelike that packs an extraordinary antioxidant punch, flat lemon

Yuimaaru - helping each other

ikigai - a “life purpose” or “raison d'être.”