find your life's purpose with the japanese philosophy of ikigai

Why am I here? What is my purpose for being? Isn’t there more to life than waking up, dragging myself to a job to do work that makes me feel empty, and having nothing to look forward to other than my next paid vacation? Many of us live our lives in a purely reactionary way. Jumping from job to job, randomly selecting a focus area in university based less on a deep inner calling or soul-inspired vision and more on societal expectations and what is required to survive in the cages and systems we were forced into. If there were ever a time on the planet when finding our true purpose was needed, now would be that time. So how can we peel back the layers and discover why we are here and what we are really supposed to be doing? Borrowing concepts from other cultures can be a way to open our minds and find new ways of addressing age-old problems, as well as bridging the gap between personal and spiritual growth. Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that embraces a deeper and more expansive interpretation of happiness. The word “Ikigai” means “life purpose. It refers to defining your meaning in life in relation to your talents, passions, and profession, as well as what you can give to the wider world. This episode is meant to help you find your ikigai. By finding such a nuanced and personalized sense of purpose, you can lead a more fulfilling and deeply connected life full of meaning.Enjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.