Ikigai
In Japan, millions of people have ikigai (pronounced Ick-ee-guy)— a reason to jump out of bed each morning.
The Japanese island of Okinawa, where ikigai has its origins, is said to be home to the largest population of centenarians in the world. It is also where the best turmeric is farmed for curcumin supplements.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Studies show that losing one’s purpose or even “retirement” can have a detrimental effect on your health and well being.
Hector Garcia, the co-author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life says “Your ikigai is at the intersection of what you are good at and what you love doing.” He also says
"Just as humans have lusted after objects and money since the dawn of time, other humans have felt dissatisfaction at the relentless pursuit of money and fame and have instead focused on something bigger than their own material wealth. This has over the years been described using many different words and practices, but always going back to the central core of meaningfulness in life.
Ikigai is seen as the meeting of four primary elements:
- · What you love (your passion)
· What you are good at (your vocation)
· What you can get paid for (your profession)
Discovering your own ikigai can bring fulfilment, happiness and make you live longer.
To find your Ikigai, it is helpful to ask yourself the following four questions:
1. What do I love?
2. What am I good at?
3. What can I be paid for now — or something that could transform into my future hustle?
4. What does the world need?
TEN RULES OF IKIGAI
In their book Ikigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles break down the ten rules that can help anyone find their own ikigai.
1. Stay active and don’t retire
2. Leave urgency behind and adopt a slower pace of life
3. Only eat until you are 80 per cent full
4. Surround yourself with good friends
5. Get in shape through daily, gentle exercise
6. Smile and acknowledge people around you
7. Reconnect with nature
8. Give thanks to anything that brightens our day and makes us feel alive.
9. Live in the moment
10. Follow your ikigai
In their book Ikigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles break down the ten rules that can help anyone find their own ikigai.
1. Stay active and don’t retire
2. Leave urgency behind and adopt a slower pace of life
3. Only eat until you are 80 per cent full
4. Surround yourself with good friends
5. Get in shape through daily, gentle exercise
6. Smile and acknowledge people around you
7. Reconnect with nature
8. Give thanks to anything that brightens our day and makes us feel alive.
9. Live in the moment
10. Follow your ikigai
How do you unlock your Ikigai?
Follow what makes you interested or curious, have a sense of wonder. Sometimes we forget to have new experiences as our responsibilities and routines take over our minds.
But looking for meaning and fulfilment in what you do everyday can bring back that sense of wonder. Think about the things you liked to do as a child, the books you read, the things that made you excited,
Albert Einstein encourages us to pursue our curiosities. He once said:
“Don’t think about why you question, simply don’t stop questioning. Don’t worry about what you can’t answer, and don’t try to explain what you can’t know. Curiosity is its own reason. Aren’t you in awe when you contemplate the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure behind reality? And this is the miracle of the human mind — to use its constructions, concepts, and formulas as tools to explain what man sees, feels and touches. Try to comprehend a little more each day. Have holy curiosity.”
Follow what makes you interested or curious, have a sense of wonder. Sometimes we forget to have new experiences as our responsibilities and routines take over our minds.
But looking for meaning and fulfilment in what you do everyday can bring back that sense of wonder. Think about the things you liked to do as a child, the books you read, the things that made you excited,
Albert Einstein encourages us to pursue our curiosities. He once said:
“Don’t think about why you question, simply don’t stop questioning. Don’t worry about what you can’t answer, and don’t try to explain what you can’t know. Curiosity is its own reason. Aren’t you in awe when you contemplate the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure behind reality? And this is the miracle of the human mind — to use its constructions, concepts, and formulas as tools to explain what man sees, feels and touches. Try to comprehend a little more each day. Have holy curiosity.”
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