The Book of Ikigai : Discover the Japanese secret to a long and happy life in just twelve weeks

The Book of Ikigaiis a 12-week personal development program to help you find your purpose in this world and change your life profoundly.Â

Find your ikigai, or ''reason for being'' in this twelve–week personal development program and change your life profoundly. Ikigai is a Japanese term that can be translated, simply, as ''reason for being'', and many people across the world believe that finding your own personal ikigai is the secret to a long and happy life.

The Book of Ikigai is divided into twelve chapters, one for each week. Each chapter starts with a reflection and personal anecdotes from the author, reiki master Caroline de Surany, and includes playful daily exercises—from drawing to playing a game—to enable you to get closer to your ikigai. Move from Week one: I reconnect with myself, through to Week four: I am not what you think I am, and Week eight: I adopt an attitude of selfcompassion— all the way to Week twelve: I glow. By the time you have finished this book, you will be empowered to understand your own values—what makes you feel connected; what makes you feel love; what gives you a sense of place in the world—and move towards a way of life that will bring you peace of mind and lasting joy.