Jumia Books Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life  by Héctor García (Author), Francesc Miralles 

"Ikigai" is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to "a reason for being" or "a reason to live." It combines iki (meaning "life" or "alive") and gai (meaning "value," "worth," or "effect"), representing that which makes life worthwhile and gives a deep sense of purpose, satisfaction, and joy.

This concept is broader than just a life mission or career goal; it can also include small everyday pleasures or meaningful commitments like family, hobbies, or work. Ikigai is often thought of as the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for, but it embraces a broader and more flexible sense of value and fulfillment than just these categories.

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, authors of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, explain that ikigai involves finding happiness in always being busy with something meaningful. It is considered a driving force that contributes to physical and mental well-being, as seen in the long, active lives of many elderly people in Okinawa, Japan.