IKIGAI

Ikigai is a Japanese concept representing the convergence of passion, vocation, profession, and mission in life. It's about finding the sweet spot where what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for intersect, leading to a sense of purpose and fulfillment. This framework encourages individuals to discover their true calling by balancing these four essential elements.

Good at: Vocation (What you are good at): Everyone is good at something. It might be building cool things with blocks, telling funny stories, or helping others when they're feeling sad. These are your special talents or skills. It's like having a superpower that you can use to make things better. Discovering your vocation means thinking about what you're really good at and practicing those skills to become even better. When you use your superpower, you can help yourself and make other people happy too.

Love: Passion (What you love): Think about the things that make you really happy and excited. These are the activities that you enjoy so much that you could do them for hours without getting tired. It's like when you're playing your favorite game, drawing your favorite pictures, or spending time with your best friends. These things give you a special feeling inside and make you smile a lot. Finding your passion means figuring out what these special things are and making time for them in your life. When you do things you're passionate about, you feel really good and proud of yourself.

Needs: Profession (What the world needs): The world is like a big puzzle, and you're a piece of that puzzle. Your job is to think about what's missing in the puzzle and how you can help complete it. Maybe there are people who need help learning new things, animals that need love and care, or places that need to be cleaned up. Finding your profession means thinking about how you can use your special talents to make the world a better place. When you help others or do things that are important for everyone, you feel proud and important too.

Rewarded for: Mission (What you can be paid for): Just like grown-ups go to work and get money to buy things they need, you can also earn money for the things you do well. This money helps you buy your favorite toys, tasty food, and a cozy place to live. Your mission is to find a way to do things you're good at, things that help others, and get paid for it. This way, you can keep doing what you love and also have the things you need. When you're able to do this, you feel like you're doing something important and you can take care of yourself and your family.