If it does, the Japanese concept
of ikigai could help.
Okinawa, a remote island to the south west of Japan, has an unusually large population of centenarians and is often referred to in examinations
of ikigai — though not by Gordon.
Not exact matches
But knowing what your
ikigai is not enough — all
of these people put their purpose into action, says Buettner.
Finding the answers and a balance between these four areas could be a route to
ikigai for Westerners looking for a quick interpretation
of this philosophy.
Also, it was sometimes difficult to determine whether the book was about how to get old healthily instead
of finding your
ikigai.