A space where the story becomes a personal practice.
This additional section is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai — the search for what gives a person meaning, joy and a sense of their own path. Through questions and writing practices it helps them see their strengths, understand what truly matters, and put into words the direction they want to move in next.
The book is about the person. Ikigai is for the person.
First they read how the people close to them see them. Then they receive questions they answer themselves. It is an important shift: from the outside view — to the inside one, from memory — to choice, from the story — to a direction.
The book stops being just something to read — it becomes a personal act.
Eight pages — in the style of the whole book.
Four spreads: the question first, then the room to answer it. Everything is written by hand, by the person themselves — we only give the structure.
It is a calm writing practice: a place to think about yourself — at your own pace, with no grades and no right answers.
Who the Ikigai module is for.
When someone is at a turning point
Who will be glad of it
If you are unsure — write to us. We'll say it plainly: a young child, for instance, does not need this module, and we simply won't add it.
Ikigai helps you see the direction. The notebook gives you room to continue.
In the Signature Edition the two are already together: the Ikigai module inside the book and the NARRA leather notebook for the chapters ahead.
+200 MDL with any book.
It is separate editorial work: additional pages, an interactive structure and a layout in the style of the book. In the Signature Edition the module is already included.
One step in the builder.
In the book builder, choose “The Ikigai module” in the “Make the book deeper” block — it can be added to any format: NARRA Classic (A5), NARRA Grande or Digital.