IKIGAI
As intriguing and confusing as the term may sound, it may surprise you to know how simple of a concept the word represents. Ikigai translates literally from Japanese as “Reason for being.” So, to be frank, one may confuse the term with whatever they are passionate about, but following one’s passion is not the ultimatum of life. But finding passion in the work you do that benefits society simultaneously, that is the moment you find inner peace and true purpose in life. When you do find such a zone where you could spend hours and hours on your profession and never get tired when you get that feeling of self-confidence that you are the best at what you do, the satisfaction that you receive from whatever job however small it may seem, is something that words can never express. And getting paid for it is just the cherry on top of the cake. It all sounds so simple, right? Well, the hard part is to figure out which route to ta...