Ikigai and Ichigo Ichie: Japanese Practices for a Better Life

Join Joy & Lorraine as they share the wonderful Japanese practices of Ikigai, which is the practice of finding purpose in our lives, and Ichigo Ichie, which literally means “one time, one meeting” , and is often translated to mean, “one chance in a lifetime”.  An inspirational chat that may just add more happiness and joy in your life!....and you can never have too much JOY! 😊

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

*4 Components of Ikigai or finding purpose

*10 Rules of Happiness for Ichigo Ichie. The importance of celebrating each moment.

*How Joy & Lorraine incorporate both in their lives

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose (positivepsychology.com)

Ikigai Meaning: How to Find Your Life Purpose - 2024 - MasterClass

What Is Ichigo Ichie? 10 Rules Of The Japanese Way To Happiness | mindbodygreen

BOOKS:

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way 

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