Ikigai — What Is It?

Ikigai refers to a Japanese notion that describes the purpose of life. Ikigai is often thought of as a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, as well as a feeling of purpose and direction.

The main aspects of ikigai are often depicted as four overlapping circles, each referring to a different aspect of life. The four circles are:

1. Passion: What do you love to do?
2. Mission: What are you good at?
3. Profession: What can you get paid for?
4. Vocation: What does the world need?

The idea of Ikigai is that if you can find the intersection of these four circles, you can discover your reason for being: Ikigai. It is this life that will allow you to experience a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.