Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "the reason for which one lives." It is the sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from pursuing a passion or mission in life.
Sentences with «ikigai»
According to Dan Buettner, an expert on Blue Zones, the areas of the world where people live longest, the concept of ikigai pervades the life of these islanders. (businessinsider.com)
Finding the answers and a balance between these four areas could be a route to ikigai for Westerners looking for a quick interpretation of this philosophy. (businessinsider.com)
For anyone whose work is their reason for living, this will come as a relief as they approach retirement and begin the search for a new ikigai. (businessinsider.com)