in a world that is constantly changing, it is to our advantage to learn how to adapt and enjoy something better.
“If you can make the process of making the effort your primary source of happiness, then you have succeeded in the most important challenge of your life.”
― The Little Book of Ikigai: The essential Japanese way to live a happy and long life
― The Little Book of Ikigai: The essential Japanese way to live a happy and long life
“Precisely because an encounter is ephemeral, it must be taken seriously. Life, after all, is filled with things that happen only once. The realization of the ‘onceness’ of life’s encounters and pleasures provides the foundations for the Japanese conceptualization of ikigai, and is central to the Japanese philosophy of life. When you take notice of the small details of life, nothing is repeated. Every opportunity is special.”
― The Little Book of Ikigai: The essential Japanese way to live a happy and long life
― The Little Book of Ikigai: The essential Japanese way to live a happy and long life
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