Do you know the nine rules of the “Blue Zones,” the secret to longevity?
Do you know the nine rules of the “Blue Zones,” the secret to longevity?
One of the 9 rules common to the world's regions of longevity,
Rule 9: “Connect with people.
In Okinawa, connections with family, friends, neighbors, and the community are what make people's lives worth living.
Take “moai,” for example. It is a time for friends to get together and share their joys and concerns over good food and awamori. It is an important place to build trust!
Here on Ishigaki Island, the Yaeyama Children's Cafeteria Network was established as an effort to create a society where everyone can live with peace of mind, and in recent years, it has also become a place for intergenerational exchange as a “community cafeteria. These connections are also the secret to mental health and longevity.
Why don't you take a moment today to look at the connections that are close to you?
Just exchanging a smile with the clerk at the convenience store or supermarket you always go to is a wonderful step.