Having a purpose in life

Finding your ikigai

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What Does Ikigai Mean To The Japanese
To the Japanese, the word ‘ikigai’ is usually used to indicate
the source of value in one’s life or the things that make one’s
life worthwhile. According to Japanese neuroscientist and
author, Ken Mogi, ikigai is a spectrum, that includes all the
things we value, from the little joys in life to the pursuit of
life-defining goals.
Noriyuki Nakashi, who has Doctor of Public Health, from
Osaka University, writes;
Ikigai is personal: it reflects the inner self of an individual and
expresses that faithfully.
Ikigai, which is the highest level of desire, may be considered
to be essentially the process of cultivating one’s inner
potential and that which makes one's life significant, a
universal human experience we all wish to achieve.¹
While misunderstood as the “Japanese secret” a long and
happy life, it is believed that ikigai can contribute to your
health because it is closely related to creativity and is
indispensable to well-being.

The 5 Pillars of Ikigai

If you are looking for a framework to follow then Ken Mogi’s
5 pillars framework from his book, The Little Book of Ikigai, is
something you can use.
The Five Pillars of Ikigai:
 ● Pillars 1: Starting small
● Pillar 2: Releasing yourself

● Pillar 3: Harmony and sustainability

● Pillar 4: The joy of little things

● Pillars 5: Being in the here and now

In his book, Ken states that the five pillars can be used as a
foundation to allow your ikigai to flourish. Ken also states
that channeling our inner child, proactiveness and most
importantly, accepting ourselves, will help us find our ikigai.
The greatest secret of the ikigai, ultimately, has to be the
acceptance of oneself, no matter what kind of unique
features one might happen to be born with. There is no
single optimum way to ikigai. Each of us has to seek our own,
in the forest of our unique individualities. But don’t forget to
have a good laugh while seeking yours — today and every
day!
The 7 Needs of Ikigai
Kamiya asserted that one can perceive ikigai-kan when he or
she satisfies the following seven types of needs.
The need for:
● life satisfaction

● change and growth

● a bright future

● interpersonal relationships and acceptance by others

● freedom

● self-actualization

● and meaning and value.

Kamiya also asserted that ikigai is more concerned with the

future, with one needing to feel that his or her life is moving
in a better state or direction.