That is the essence of Ikigai, according to Francesc Miralles, who unravelled the mysteries of happy living in a conversation with Vasudha Rai. “Do not treat your body like a rental car.

"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life." "The purpose of travel is not simply to arrive at your destination ...

The island's age-defying residents caught the attention of authors Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ... for living according to your ikigai," García and Miralles wrote in their book.

Ikigai is the Japanese word for ‘a reason to live’. Spanish author Francesc Miralles describes it as being happily busy, to wake up every morning happily and do what has value for yourself ...