Ikigai - Blog Posts

raison d'être

the most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence.

According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai — a reason for living.

Have you found your ikigai yet?

Habits of people living in blue zones:

-drinking tea

-eating till 80% full

-drinking alcohol in moderation

-social bonding

-no strenuous exercise but moving everyday

-low stress

-low meat consumption

Okinawan diet:

-rich in tofu, sweet potatoes, fish (3 times a week), vegetables (at least 11 ounces per day)

-served in 4 small plates and 1 slightly bigger plate

Whatever you do, don’t retire!

-Keep doing what you do, for as long as health allows

For many, helping others might be an ikigai strong enough to keep them alive

-Studies suggest that sense of community, clearly defined ikigai and healthy diet ==> almost eternal youth

Ikigai

So these last couple of days I've been meaning to find out wtf ikigai stands for. I don't know why, but it was one of those thoughts that you forget but always remember.

or those who don't know Ikigai means a reason to live, but feel free to correct me.

It's now safe to say that I am both actively looking for a reason to live while also questioning it, even by complete accident.