Often, ikigai is translated as ‘life’s purpose,’ illustrated by a diagram of what you love, are good at, can be paid for, and what the world needs. While it has inspired many people, I felt constricted and pressured by the approach.
Find freedom in empty space.
My ikigai is hollow-centered and balanced. With openness at its core, it frees you from a single, ultimate purpose, letting ikigai-kan to flow naturally and bring fulfillment without fixed boundaries.
Hello, my name is Kei (‘K’) Tsuda, and one of my ikigai is to research and share different ways to embrace our unique ikigai senses with a carefree mindset.