You've Been Lied To About Ikigai... true meaning and how to find it

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[@mylifeasmako]

let me know your ikigai here ✍🏼✨my current ikigai is to eat meiji chocolate 🍫 lol my favorites are dark, matcha, and strawberry 🍓 highly recommend you try them if you visit japan!

[@pate-watcher]

My current ikigai is to bake banana bread 😅 I’m experimenting on it and adding different flavors. 😂

[@cherie4665]

My ikigai is thinking of what to eat for lunch/ dinner! lol Another near-term ikigai of mine is my upcoming trip to Japan in May :D

[@mylifeasmako]

@@pate-watcherI love banana bread! so yummy 😋

[@mylifeasmako]

⁠@@cherie4665haha literally me everyday 😂 I hope you will have an amazing time in Japan

[@KTgomon]

My Ikigai is saving animals, helping people, and enjoying music. Love your outfits ^^

[@kickinkinkikiki]

I searched ikigai in the searchbar because I was looking to find a way to figure it out (because I'm stressing about not having a "thing"). Instead I found your video which basically told me to cool my jets. And stop to be present and enjoy my life in the present and be grateful. When you said that your mom's ikigai was to watch your KZbin videos, I immediately knew the vibe of ikigai. It doesn't have to be so profound. It just needs to bring you joy.

[@mylifeasmako]

exactly! :)

[@HandlingSmilus]

Your video inadvertently revealed why studio Ghibli is successful. The anime movies easily display the simplicity aspect of ikigai.

[@mylifeasmako]

that is true, I didn't realize that!

[@zillavale]

Totally agree with this. Well put

[@gastronomee_]

i studied this concept for 2+ years and always tried to find ikigai. i found it pointless. i was confused as to why i wasn't getting the point and the hype and really struggled with it....tldr this really helped, thank you!

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you, so happy to hear that you found my video helpful :)

[@avereynakama9854]

So simple, yet authentic. I was always told that what I wanted in life was "too small." I never wanted to make tons of money or be really famous or anything. I just wanted a family, have people over for meals and do simple things like art and crafts. Trying to find "my true purpose" is extremely stressful. I just want to be able to enjoy the little things again.

[@malemaline]

Thanks for this. I used to stress so much about not having a purpose and at the end of the day it's the little things in life.

[@0825nori]

I'm a Japanese living in Canada, and I was astonished when I saw the Ikigai chart for the first time. As you have mentioned, my Ikigai so far was to have a glass of beer with my colleagues on Friday, and/or going to a park with my little ones. Very nice post!!

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you! That's how its supposed to be :)

[@Bingewatchingmediacontent]

It’s funny because as I was watching another video about Ikigai that was the mistaken concept, I thought “But what if my passion in life is hanging out with my pets? And what if I don’t want to make money doing that because turning joy into a business might destroy the joy?” And now I watched your video and I understand that I was correct and you don’t have to turn your joy into money. 😊

[@mylifeasmako]

I agree! its ok to just enjoy what you enjoy without turning it into a business :)

[@anna.h.nordstrom]

Thank you for this post. It made me think and stop trying to find something that I felt was pretty much “unreachable”

[@mylifeasmako]

I'm glad you liked this video! thank you for watching :)

[@cyberqueen7784]

Your voice is so calming when you explain what ikigai truly is. To be honest, I had never heard of the concept of ikigai up until watching this video. My ikigai would probably be eating good food (desserts is a big one for me) and figure skating. I’m an adult figure skater, and I just returned to figure skating at the start of this year after a 4 year hiatus due to the pandemic. I always get excited researching how to do new moves and trying them out at the rink if I’m not in my private lesson. Skating always seems to melt my stress from my day such as work easily.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much! You just made me wanna go back on ice! haha

[@cyberqueen7784]

@@mylifeasmako Well, exercise is always good for the mind and body. I’m sure there’s at least one indoor rink that offers open ice times for cheap prices than some of the pro or contract ice that is more expensive.

[@Angelinka9]

It is always nice to see your videos! I have heard about ikigai before from one american self development channel. He was describing it as these circles. It is great to get the correct meaning of ikigai from a Japanese person! My ikigai is painting, swimming and drinking some good tea!

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you! your ikigai sounds amazing! i would love to learn how to paint someday :)

[@AnaLeiman]

do not confuse hobby and calling which you can translate into paying profession that the world needs

[@danaperts]

Thank you Mako for simplifying Ikigai! Im having a hard time finding my Ikigai based on the diagram. But my Ikigai is eating eggs and sourdough during dinner. I love eggs, I look forward to eating it every day. :) Also, another Ikigai is me walking my worries away at the gym or at home.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you for watching! I love eggs can't live without them!🍳 haha

[@christinamiller3439]

I’m thinking of selecting the concept of Ikigai as my Word for the year. As a way to remind myself to be honest with self small things that bring joy! Like playing games with my sons, enjoying coffee with my husband! Thank you

[@mylifeasmako]

I love that! thank you for watching :)

[@justinsmith623]

I finally found out the name for it! I have definitely found my ikigai and always tell people that’s what they need to do. I always tell them to do something they enjoy doing for a job that contributes to society. Once they become one of the best at it, the money will come. I tell them to disregard all preconceived notions and opinions about that job and just focus on being the best. So cool that there’s a Japanese teaching that describes the formula. If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Flow takes over and you become the work. Thank you so much for your video.

[@LearnEnglishCanada]

I’m surprised that helping others / taking care of others isn’t on the lists. It’s really made my reason to live. And teaching is the one for me that fits the diagram. ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

I love that!!

[@neyah]

So happy i found this video,i read this beautiful book on Ikigai written by a Japanese neurologist and he was describing it exactly like you,and wben i popped on KZbin and i saw they were talking instead about this entire bussiness mindset i was like..."oh no here again they have to change something beutiful as a way to make money" LOL GLAD you made this video for all of us❤

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much ♥️ so happy to hear that :) Is the book by Ken Mogi? :)

[@neyah]

@@mylifeasmako yes i saw you also mentioned it while i waa typing the comment! I loved it 🥰

[@poppycalliope]

This was very interesting to hear Mako! One of the books that I've enjoyed reading the most is Ikigai by Garcia and Miralles. Never knew what it ACTUALLY meant and honestly the reality of the word is truly refreshing and beautiful 🌸✨️ also you look beautiful today, your cardigan is lovely!

[@mylifeasmako]

awww thank you so much :) 🌸✨

[@momomalea6633]

My ikigai is to prepare my matcha in the morning, while the cool air comes through the open window. I love this so much. And also working in the garden

[@mylifeasmako]

its so relaxing to prepare matcha in the morning 😊🍃

[@rwansays]

This video is soo good in all aspects!! Well done, I love Japan so much

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much!!

[@yullieleoda]

Thank you!! Finally!! LOL!!!! I learnt about the Western version of Ikigai 3 years ago, My brains were BOMBED after I decided to purchase the TRUE IKIGAI Book a year later after trying to figure out so hard (or too hard) following the over-hyped IKIGAI we knew LOL.. and thought "Holy! It has NOTHING TO DO with whatever I have learnt.. and who will share this REAL IKIGAI?" LOL!!! GREAT JOB, MAKO!!!!! Thank you for sharing your valuable insights! ♥

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you

[@renmarked]

Thank you for giving us the "more Japanese perspective" of ikigai. It's really hard to know your purpose with too many overwhelming categories from the Western version but with the 5 Pillars, it is easy to understand. And I think finding your purpose should not be hard, it should always be simple always. :)

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you for watching! exactly :)

[@madelinebrennan7603]

That was a helpful clarification. And frankly, is easier, lol! It's really more about finding the joy of living...any small joy or pleasure...in any given moment. Much different than the pressure to find one's life purpose! Thank you.

[@mylifeasmako]

exactly! :) thank you for watching!

[@AnnieIsaLau]

I had never heard about this, and a friend of mine just told me about it today, so I looked it up and found your video. So basically it just means something that makes you happy and brings joy in your life. Like your happy place! ❤

[@AdamProIV]

Mako, this is so refreshing to hear. Many people get overwhelmed at the thought that there is just one thing, and if that one thing aligns with all the others, then they could finally be happy. Instead, this meaning of Ikigai is way more attainable and comes from a place of gratitude. Thank you for sharing.

[@b3naqua]

Thank you for this info! I’ve been seeing ikigai all over the place lately and was wondering where it came from.

[@AnNguyen-hn5gq]

Thanks!

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much 🫶🏼

[@therealsubaekhyang]

Everyone has a God given purpose and talents we have been given and we must choose how to use them well.

[@francescabertolotti2939]

As a neurodivergent person struggling with daily tasks and procrastination, I’ve been feeling bad about my “ikigai” for an entire existence 😂 And finally today I’ve found your video! 🙏🏻 My ikigai (the actual one, not the diagram one) is eating good and learning Japanese My kids would probably tell you “playing Fortnite” or “listening to music” or “drinking coconut milk” 😊

[@mylifeasmako]

They all sound amazing 🍵🍃🫶🏼

[@felicitasdieterle4563]

Wow , Mako ! Arigató for THAT video ! It is very deep and substancial. You know what ? I indeed have no ikigai but to be on my way to find it was kind of my ikigai if that makes sense to you. lately I am deep in my own process to discover myself. I see a lot of pros like coachesses, health experts, sports instructors, relaxation- trainers and so one. I don´t wanna die without having found my ikigai ( oh-that rhymed lol ) but it´s true. My healing and health journey is such a good thing... So thank you for your inspiring vid. I will read a book about ikigai...

[@mylifeasmako]

wishing you the best of luck with your journey to heal and rediscover yourself! It might take time but I’m sure it will be worth it 😌 arigato for watching :)

[@lescroquisdevivien]

Thank you! I felt so overwhelmed to not be able to find the one thing. It feels so good and it's reassuring to hear your words

[@mylifeasmako]

I'm so glad to hear that! thank you for watching :)

[@willykwa79]

I think it is popularized from the Blue Zone documentary where Okinawa was one of the 5 zones with most centenarians.. so this word Ikigai became inspirational that they made it into a simple easy to follow guide for everyone. I do agree with you it is more like a business propaganda, but then it is also pretty motivational and give people hope and find some enlightenment.

[@cdesign4700]

I recently completed 2 business courses - they both had a section on Ikigai with the diagram to fill out. I felt a bit of pressure to try and find out what my Ikigai is. It wasn't really that helpful. I think my answer on the diagram is actually different from what I plan to do as a business. I have so many interests which change often. Some of my family members live in Japan and as a westerner I sometimes cringe when I see our culture take concepts from other countries and turn them into a wellness or business trend. I wonder if Danish people cringe at Hygge being trendy and fashionable?

[@cakt410]

Wow, I learned so much from this video! Thank you so much for sharing the true meaning of ikigai

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much! They are both amazing 🥰

[@danieltrier7116]

My ikigai is to cook delicious food for my beloved people and just see a smile in their face

[@JustinPandelo]

Thank you so much! This really helped me understand from a cultural perspective. I appreciate you. Thanks Mako! Happy New Year.

[@mylifeasmako]

I'm so glad it helped! Happy New Year to you too! 🎉

[@followthestormtv]

thank you alot Mako. very helpful insight. I started seeing Ikigai show up on my feed and I was getting ready to start a 16-question exercise to help decipher and organize my passions. I feel that I am multi-talented and skilled in many fields. Since I am trying to leave my 9-5 career in pharmacy for a more work from home stance, this came up. I knew that I needed to find the source to make sure I was using this method correctly.

[@100modik]

I just read the book from the two authors who went to Okinawa. After watching this video it's actually kind of funny how irrelevant this diagram was in the book as well! Thinking back on it, I liked most of that book because it was celebrating the smaller things in life and put a lot of emphasis on community which I think is a... Not sure what the right word is, but kind of like a dying trend among younger people. Mostly because everyone is busy (most people I know have 2-3 jobs and usually also school). But at the end, the book went back to you needing a second stream of income, to become antifragile, which is, sure, a nice thought, but suddenly, it was so remote to everything else it talked about beforehand! So thank you for this video, I like this idea much better than whatever that diagram would want you to believe.

[@meganfedoruk1437]

I enjoy knitting/crocheting, painting, drinking coffee, listening to podcast, reading, enjoying tasty treats, moving my body, spending time with a few, close people. I have so many small things to enjoy but despise my working environment. None of the things I enjoy bring income and I don't want to destroy my love of them by trying to make them make me money. It is this dilemma that brought my to Ikigai in the first place. It seems as everything beside work is perfect 🥰 Just wish I could find something that is tolerable to make an income...

[@mylifeasmako]

I just started crocheting too, its so much fun! I agree, keeping the right balance of joy + what brings you money can be very difficult.

[@paular.6528]

This was so interesting. The book "Ikigai" by Héctor Garcia is actually a bestseller, but now I'd rather read "Ikigai" by Ken Mogi. I feel like the Western world misinterprets lots of Japanese concepts. And it's really fascinating to find those. Like the whole Western obsession with Marie Kondō, who has never been that popular in Japan... The language barrier is something huge and there are not many foreigners living in Japan. I'm currently trying to learn Japanese and it's such a difficult language. I'm already fluent in English and French, plus my native Polish. Even French wasn't as difficult as Japanese... It's interesting you mentioned that young Japanese people actually struggle to find a sense of meaning in life. Work is certainly one of the most important things. But if one is not doing the work one loves, it's just the means to earn money. And it's so often the case, actually. People use the money they earn to buy "the meaning" their work doesn't give them. But material things cannot give life meaning, even if they are indispensable for a good life. Living in the moment is also part of mindfulness practice and it definitely can be a part of Ikigai. Enjoying little things... and being humble. I think most Westerners have a huge problem with being humble. The Western culture is def a culture of MORE, and it applies chiefly to material objects. I feel like the Japanese are more focused on collecting the moments, even in the means of pictures, vlogs etc. Yes, I think the spiritual and philosophical differences are so worth pointing out. My Ikigai is just a peaceful and secure life with my Kitty, as I have no kids and lost my husband. I wish I could be living close to Nature, like you do. I think this could be a part of my Ikigai. I miss the Baltic sea, it gave me such a peace of mind. Keep going Mako-san, I love your vids❤

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much for your beautiful video ✨ Spending time with your kitty sounds great and it’s a perfect example of ikigai 💕

[@blissfulbow]

first comment 🎉i’m currently reading the book “ikigai” thank you for your well explained based on a real Japanese person ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

yay thank you for the first comment 🎉❤

[@MrPookiexL3oi]

This is going to sound silly but I did a search on Chat GPT and it says my Ikigai aligns with Diplomacy. I was surprised because I never even thought about it. I took time to read my old journals from all the things I wrote down and notice a pattern on the things I like and the things I'm passionate about and after so many years I still have a passion for it and it all connects and aligns with my Ikigai. Today I feel theres a life purpose for me and that is to help serve as a Diplomat one day. Im in my 40's and now I'm on this new journey to fulfill my passion. Thank you for your video.

[@mylifeasmako]

thats beautiful! thank you for watching :)

[@altron1009]

You are 100% right this does not work! I know people are so obsessed over this thing that they can't fill all the boxes, they keep thinking, and thinking and end up with "What's wrong with me" They get frustrated and stressed. Engage in activities that make you happy, and most importantly do it with other people, once you start to find those little moments of joy in your life, that's your Ikigai! This is my opinion of course.

[@aussiejubes]

Absolutely loved this reality check! Thank you so much. I've only been subscribed to you for about a month but I'm so glad I found you. ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much ❤

[@evatenberge5229]

Hii, I have been watching your videos just for a few hours this evening. I just wanna say that I admire your positivity and your authenticity. I don’t feel like you’re over exaggerating things and that you’re honest. Your video quality is amazing, and I love your way of telling and the pace. I think I found my new favorite youtuber to watch and one I look up to! Keep it going, you’re doing amazing! Have a nice day!

[@mylifeasmako]

That is so sweet, thank you so much :) I'm so glad you enjoy my videos✨

[@carolpeluso3751]

If I could like this video 100 times I would! Mako, you have no idea how warm my heart felt after your video. It's funny (quite tragically, actually) how Westerners turn something simple, pure and beautiful like the true meaning of Ikigai (from Ken Mogi's book, or even what you explained in the video) into something made to make you feel like "you are never enough", because “the world needs something from you” and you “need to make money from it”, it's very simple, and the best: it can change!... As a curious and fan of Japanese culture, I have always felt quite sad because I didn't feel like I had an Ikigai and now I feel much more connected to the true meaning of it. So here, my current Ikigai is: Playing silly games with my dog ​​and my partner at home or in the park, we usually throw a ball, or play hide and seek, we have a lot of fun

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much

[@dzelamonyuygodlovefaison7825]

Thank you so much for your light on this concept ❤❤❤

[@bronzypond9369]

Hi Mako, :)

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much for finding me :) that’s amazing that you know your passion already and you’re only 18! ✨

[@malemaline]

M ikigai are to just be and enjoy the taste of good food, breathing, taking a walk, conversation with friends, moisturizing my skin, and dressing in a way that I like.

[@brianthomas3910]

Your video was a joy to watch, much better than the standard self help section of utube!!

[@mylifeasmako]

aww thank you so much :)

[@moniclaroche3733]

Thank you so much. I completely agree with you, make life easy to enjoy. very inspiring

[@Melodic_Elegance]

Thank you for the video! Mine is a fresh hot cup of coffee in the morning 🌸

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you for watching! It's amazing nice to have a hot cup of coffee in the morning ☕✨

[@kronamadness7119]

Thank you very much, I was trying to understand the Ikigai concept and it was enlightening 🙏

[@mylifeasmako]

Glad it was helpful! :) thank you for watching!

[@Princey1111]

Well I loved this video and watched till the end. You being able to quit a 9-5 and be able to dress up to take videos is the ultimate cuteness and power of divine feminine energy Asé🤍

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much 🤍

[@CEOBrien]

I admire your video and the honesty with which you present your ideas. Ikigai, as you say, is a very simple and sometimes small appreciation of life, that is naturally experienced by the Japanese people. People in the west and Americans especially have a difficult time experiencing these things because our culture does not support those types of ideals. Instead, because we are programmed to having everything in life marketed to us, we miss these opportunities for quiet and peaceful reflections, because there is no money in that. mako., your observation that this is a co-opting of Japanese culture simply to make money is accurate and I am quite ashamed that I live in a culture that behaves so. I appreciate your sharing of ideas that are natural and so well thought out.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much for watching :)

[@33t00p]

It seems like a really nice concept to consider. This diagram and pilars explained definitely give to think about. Thank you for another one 😊

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you for watching and for your comment 😊

[@33t00p]

Thank you for all that valuable information you provide. It's so useful to apply in life. I realized that I'm waiting for your new videos 🙌

[@GeorgeGeorgalis]

Thank you. I am lucky this video is how I learned the word and concept! My ikigai is inspiring esteem and purpose in others as we navigate truth greater than our own. We can achieve far more little things for satisfaction before we realize more is never enough! Delicious food shots, too. My eyes can taste those treats!

[@minsemellie]

Thank you, it is a wonderful explanation of ikigai. Hi from Greece.😊😊

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much

[@desireer6915]

Thank you for sharing this and teaching us! ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

It's my pleasure ❤

[@TheClintonio]

It's another example of foreigners taking simple Japanese words and making them "mystical". As a foreigner in Japan I laugh when I see someone try to explain "ikigai" or "ganbaru" as if they're some deep concepts and not just daily life words.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you for watching! 🤗

[@user-pu2nl4sj4s]

Thank you for clarifying. Good to here it from a person who is Japanese and lives in Japan😃

[@ianflem3717]

Thank you for clearing this up. For longest time I never find the answers for that diagram. I know something was amiss but couldn' t point up.

[@jonathansay3913]

Thank you!! great to finally learn about the real meaning of this often used word

[@mylifeasmako]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flor3890]

Love your outfit!

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you :)

[@faiyoke]

I'm so glad this video came out...I'm also stressed thinking of the western diagram....thank you Mako..

[@mylifeasmako]

I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sarasofia96]

Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@mylifeasmako]

Most welcome 😊

[@akintundeagbaoye6100]

Thanks for the info Jogging in cold evenings

[@allisarcadia]

My ikigai today is gonna be picking the raspberries off of my fruit bush outside. I've been so excited for them to ripen~

[@mylifeasmako]

Sounds beautiful 🌸

[@LuxisAlukard]

Thank you very much, this is so much better than the other concept :)

[@angiesaoud]

Thanks a lot for the demonstration✨❤ The diagram is definitely confusing..

[@mylifeasmako]

You're welcome 😊

[@b0b303]

This is such an important video. Really well made. I feel like in western culture people are very out of touch with themselves and it becomes very easy to exploit that, and that is definitely what happened with Ikigai philosophy. When what people actually need is less pressure and to do what makes them feel fulfilled, which is perfectly described in the 5 pillars you presented in the end of the video.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much!

[@AnaLeiman]

Ikigai exercise and diagram is never claimed to be based on the works of any Japanese philosophers. it is based on the book by western authors Garcia and Miralles. I do coaching IKIGAI exercise with my clients and it helps massively for them to understand where to dig and what they might want to do as part of their daily job. It definitely truly changed my life as i was able to finally understand what it is i absolutely love doing , start helping people and framing it as a business. And slowly move away from my 9 to 5 job

[@ExperienceCrafter]

My ikigai is helping others to find their ikigai 🎉❤

[@AnaLeiman]

@@ExperienceCrafter same here!

[@armanddavid952]

I watch 3 Japanese people debunking the Venn Diagram and you have the simplest and clearest explanation. Thank you!

[@jimmyryan9528]

It is a shame Ikigai has been co-opted. These days my Ikigai is my son. But I have been following Ikigai, most of my life, long before I had ever heard of Ikigai.

[@susans3996]

Thank you for your video. With your definition of Ikigai, I feel that it possible to find it.

[@mylifeasmako]

so happy to hear that :)

[@n.hemavathi3451]

Thanks for your video. I didn't know ikigai after i saw ikigai diagram when i remembered it. I heard about ikigai before, and i cannot understand deeply about it, but i learned simple way from this video. It was interesting topics.

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you! glad to hear that!

[@Sonali-gl7rl]

My IKIGAI at the moment is to make new friends and travel with family more...

[@grl5489]

You're growing like a snowdrop in the spring. Next week I'll be posting my first vid too!

[@mylifeasmako]

wow thats so exciting!! :) congratulations!

[@ZitongWu-jr7bi]

Love your content, would you do a makeup tutorial (share your makeup tips) someday? Like your makeup

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you so much! I would say knowing my personal color really helped me! I'm summer (blue based) so I tend to go to light purple eye shadow which goes really well with my skin :)

[@michael_leadon]

Thank you so much for sharing. I speak on Finding Your Purpose in Life and always do d it curious that the philosophical pillars of an Eastern concept of your reason to live would include making money. Seems like the concept of ikigai is about finding happiness. Is the concept of “finding your purpose” even a thing in Japan? Some have said it’s a Western thing.

[@Thel52098]

Beautiful I love the message

[@LittleMissTotoro]

I experienced this when "hygge" became trendy. Americans seemed to think it meant "All year Christmas". Which wouldn't even be hygge... Thanks for trying to explain what it actually means. I felt so dumb picking up this book...

[@nazneenmiah27]

Started following you. I felt like ikigai in the west is tied to money and not purpose. And sometimes those two don't overlap.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you for subscribing!

[@vickimaiorano5763]

Thank you for this.

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you for watching!

[@Katerina_Lararenko]

I read book about Ikigai it's interesting. My Ikigai is editing videos, recently i found job on TV. Mako, thanks for your inspiration video i like it! Make video about your favourite books and movie)

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Silhouette-FoodASMR]

Interesting video ! My ikigai is cooking and sharing 😊.. Thanks for the info 👏

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you! Cooking brings so much joy in your life 💫

[@sheldonbarrocks]

Great video!

[@harmonhelps5598]

My ikaigi is looking At flowers and seeing into the eyes of my grandchildren

[@infinitzstore9102]

I already guessed that maybe it isn't like what the book is preaching. Like yoga, it's been westernised & packaged as a product.

[@marimnagy1722]

I used to think that ikigai is the ultimate dream to achieve.. now I’m pretty sure it’s another way of stressing myself out 😅

[@mylifeasmako]

I know! I think it became like that for many of us 😅

[@pate-watcher]

Thank you for this enlightenment. 😊

[@mylifeasmako]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@shaz0077]

My ikigai is to eat good food and finding more peace within.

[@mylifeasmako]

I love eating good food!

[@Rosalitamaria]

i love your pearl necklace! where did you get it from?

[@mylifeasmako]

It was originally my mom's so I'm not sure but I think there are designs like this if you go to a shop in japan!

[@rmt3589]

I greatly appreciate this, and while both are useful, they are completely different. This was surprising. The way I was taught the western Ikigai is that it isn't something that instantly happens, but something that CAN fall into all 4 circles, then working in making it fit. But the 5 pillars of Ikigai you taught here, I think I need them. Because my only answer would have been "so others don't get upset" or "to avoid eternal punishment". Though thinking on it, good food is a solid answer, or funny enough, the people I could help one day with my western Ikigai.

[@manamorphical]

My ikigai is watching smart Japanese women talking on the internet x) Kinda similar to your mother's, I guess. (Hi, Mako's mom)

[@mylifeasmako]

ahaha 😂

[@UntangledKnots]

I love this trend because when I explain “ikigai” to Japanese friends, they can finally feel exactly how I feel when I hear スキンシップ　or カンニング

[@smkeong]

Good vlog 😊 I learned 🎉

[@mylifeasmako]

thank you 😊

[@TheRonellCross]

OH, the truth hurts! I've been lied to. haha! Thanks for sharing this!

[@mylifeasmako]

haha thank you for watching :)

[@Ayelet.M]

It’s amazing how it’s the same people who will cry about culture appropriation but don’t even bother to actually try to learn about the culture they are fantasizing about. I think the best example is the movie- “Perfect Days”. His day is simple but filled with his Ikigai- listening to old cassette tapes , taking pictures on his film camera, watering his plants, reading, going to the onsen, riding his bike, eating after work… My Ikigai is to discover a new filmmaker and watch all his movies 😂

[@nil0355]

Ya now that I think about it, the diagram looks like straight from the HR's desk

[@nofacekz]

Please do the word “Kaizen” next 🙏🏽