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.
Relationship between Ikigai and Buddhism
What is the relationship between ikigai and Buddhism? When searching for ikigai, it is common to feel a sense of spiritual significance.
Relationship between Ikigai and Shintoism
What is the relationship between ikigai and Shintoism? When searching for ikigai, it is common to feel a sense of metaphysical significance.
Ikigai can find you
Ikigai comes in many shapes and sizes. Even when you are looking for something different, ikigai can find you.
Give yourself permission to be you (ikigai)
Are you struggling to find your ikigai? Finding your purpose in life can be quite a difficult and sometimes even daunting task. And though there may seem to be an endless number of reasons why you haven’t found it yet, … Continued
Gratitude and your purpose in life (ikigai)
Often times when speaking about ikigai, we talk in terms of living out our passions, directing our talents towards a certain purpose, or even having a personal mission to make the world a better place. But, there is one thing … Continued
Enjoy the little things in life (enjoy your ikigai)
Great numbers of small moments intertwine. One after the other, moments in life connect to create a string of events that amalgamate into minutes, hours, days, weeks, and so on. On their own, these instances are easy to miss. Sometimes, … Continued
The pursuit of happiness is in ikigai
As humans we all share a common goal in life, to live happily. Our innate desire to embrace pleasure and reject pain is so strong that we spend our entire lives in the pursuit of happiness. The secret, however, may … Continued