The Mindfulness of an Empty Cup
Searching for the meaning of life, a traveler finds a monk who teaches him the value of mindfulness through a simple act; emptying his cup.
Combining passions to find purpose
Takeshi rekindles his love for fishing and combines this passion with cooking to find purpose and happiness.
Finding ikigai with my low self-esteem
Despite being from Japan, I found myself wondering if I could ever find my ikigai. But I think I am on the right path.
Ikigai can find you
Ikigai comes in many shapes and sizes. Even when you are looking for something different, ikigai can find you.
Japanese folktale: Sayuri’s second chance at life
The Japanese believe that you, me, and everyone has an ikigai, or rather, a purpose in life. Unfortunately, it is not easy to find or always recognizable even when it is right before you. This happened to be the case … Continued
Japanese folktale: The Stonecutter
Although everyone has ikigai, the Japanese concept for a life of purpose, finding it can be as challenging as it is rewarding. It doesn’t come easily to some and not knowing what yours is can be discouraging. Indeed, failing to … Continued