By now, most of you would’ve heard, if not read already, this lovely book called Ikigai by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia. What was initially thought to be a book that might interest a certain section of people caught the attention of the world. Ikigai has gone on to sell millions of copies, stood #1 in non fiction categories and translated into many other languages, including Indian languages.  But much before Ikigai the book happened, the award winning author Francesc has always lived in the pursuit of his Ikigai - following his heart’s desire. From studying journalism, working as a waiter, a primary school teacher, travelling, writing, bringing out a music album to becoming an editor and now helping others find their Ikigai.  But Francesc also talks about the period between finding his next passion, which he refers to as a ‘desert crossing’ and how he stayed hopeful during that phase. You can check out the Maharani Talks on Instagram at www.instagram.com/maharanitalks MUSIC: Lights by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic