I have posted a few blog posts on the concepts I have been sharing about my upcoming book The LOTUS Within. If this is your first time reading my blog, I hope you take the time to review the previous ones before this one as we are now starting something that you may not have done before, and that is ingrained in the self-discovery of your own lotus within.
The journey for each of us begins with discovering our ikigai, the Japanese concept of finding our true passion and purpose in life. Through a series of thought-provoking exercises and prompts, readers of my book will uncover their unique strengths, talents, and values that guide their path forward. By aligning our actions with our ikigai, we can experience a greater sense of fulfillment and motivation in our personal and professional endeavors.
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to “a reason for being.” It is a combination of passion, mission, vocation, and profession that gives your life purpose and meaning. According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai, but it takes time and effort to discover it.
Let us first help you understand the concept of ikigai: a combination of passion, mission, vocation, and profession.
Let’s break it down:
Passion: This is what you love doing. It is what gets you excited and motivates you to get out of bed in the morning. Passion is the deep interest and enthusiasm you have for something. It is the thing that makes you feel alive, fulfilled, and motivated. Passion can be found in any aspect of life.
Mission: This is your purpose in life. It is the impact you want to make on the world and the legacy you want to leave behind.
Vocation: This is what you’re good at. It is your natural talent and the skills you’ve developed over the years.
Profession: This is what you can get paid for. It is the career that allows you to make a living doing what you love and what you’re good at.
Write on your journal this week what these words mean to you as you start to understand the concept of ikigai. How does this information tie in to all the blog readings and responses you have had so far?
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