Hello there…. It’s Monday ..another boring day in my life. Regularly checking the updates for colleges. It has not stopped raining. Meanwhile done with reading and summarizing 2 more IKIGAI chapters. Hope you find it helpful. Continuing ...

CHAPTER  V

Masters of Longevity  ( Words of wisdom by them )

I am not going to write the names of those personalities here, it is so cumbersome as their names are way too tough (since they are Japanese names) , but their words of wisdom are as followed : 

• “Eat and sleep , & you’ll live a long time . You have to learn to relax.”

 • “I’ve never eaten meat in my life .”

 • “Everything is fine.” 

• “If you keep your mind &  body busy,you will be around a long time .”

 • “I just haven’t died yet . “ 

In this chapter, the author basically interviewed and  wrote those quotes that the living older people claim to be their secrets behind leading a long peaceful life without facing hurdles. Find your reason to stay joyful and positive.

CHAPTER  VI

Lessons from Japan’s Centenarians: Traditions & Proverbs for Happiness 

The interviews conducted  with the elders of the community helped to know the secrets of their longevity and happiness : 

1. Don’t Worry :This way you can keep your heart young. All you need is to  Stop worrying on little things and get hyper, no stop that please. Find ways to solve your problems  Relax and enjoy every task. 
2. Cultivate Good Habits : Especially those habits that involve physical movement and you derive pleasure by doing it. For example – Waking up early in the morning, taking good care of vegetable garden , going for a walk, making breakfast, etc.
3. Nurture your Friendships every day : Talk each day with the people you love, and connect with them regularly . It plays an important part in our joyful life. Learn to Help each other.
4. Live an Unhurried Life : Slow down and relax. Try to stay busy by doing different things but remember one thing at a time, without getting overwhelmed.
5. Be Optimistic : Feel fortunate, Consider yourself lucky and do each task with optimism, live to the fullest. Be passionate about doing everything you do. Consider it to be one of your best works. And believe in yourself.  There was a time when I would easily point out the negative facts of anything that I don't like doing. Slowly I learned to abstain this habit of mine and convinced myself to at least initiate the work.  

Thank You for reading this blog and for your views !! Will post the next chapter soon .