Ikigai - Finding Your Life Purpose

Have you ever wondered what uniquely gives your life meaning or purpose? In Japanese culture, they have a term for this specifically called Ikigai, “iki” meaning life and “kai” representing value, worth, or reason. The concept Ikigai represents what makes life uniquely worthwhile and a value to you as an individual and is thought to be the Japanese secret to a happier, healthier long life. There is a diagram that illustrates when you find the intersection of the four following quadrants overlapping segments, you will find your Ikigai:

1. At the intersection of what you love and what you are good at is your passion.

2. At the intersection of what you love and what the world needs is your mission.

3. At the intersection of what you are good at and what you can get paid for is your profession.

4. At the intersection of what the world needs and what you can get paid for is your vocation.

There is a popular book by Hector García called Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life if you are interested in delving deeper.

Here is a link to where you can find it via Amazon. (Note: I will only ever recommend things I love, but I may earn small affiliate commissions from Amazon for qualifying purchases from links that I share). Have you heard of Ikigai before? Do you feel like you are living out your personal Ikigai? I’d love to hear from you!

Yours in wellness & healing,

Angela

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