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The Island Where People Forget to Die
Remembering Stamatis Moraitis: The Man Who (Almost) Forgot to Die
Prior to his death, he had become an international media darling. The New York Times featured him in a story called “The Island Where People Forget to Die.“
Moraitis also featured in other interviews including one with BBC reporter Andrew Bomford.
Renowned celebrity chef and Diane Kochilas’ wrote a cookbook which dives into the Ikarian “food-as-life” philosophy and includes dozens of recipes, photographs and stories from locals.
.Ikigai (Japanese, 生き甲斐) originates from the words iki meaning “life” and kai meaning “reason; worth; use”. “Ikigai can be something small or something big. Ikigai is a spectrum. The complexity of ikigai actually reflects the complexity of life itself.”
The internationally best-selling book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life highlights one of the key principles called “hara hachi bu” that almost every Japanese person follows. This principle means eating until you're 80% full.
Ikigai (pronounced "eye-ka-guy") is a Japanese concept that means having a reason to live or "a reason to jump out of bed in the morning". It represents the convergence of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for, leading to a life of purpose, joy, and balance. Finding your ikigai is a personal journey to discover your own unique reason for being, often linked to long-term happiness and well-being.
- Okinawa is a Japanese "Blue Zone," a region with a high concentration of people living to old age, which is attributed to a combination of factors including a plant-based diet, regular activity, and strong community bonds.
- The concept of ikigai in Okinawan culture is seen as a life purpose that can foster contentment and a positive mindset, contributing to a balanced lifestyle and a sense of fulfillment, according to The Government of Japan and Phlebotomy Training Specialists.
