UNLOCKING THE POWER OF IKIGAI

Hey there! here's my experience of reading ikigai

When I first came across the concept of Ikigai, it sounded like just another self-help idea dressed up with a fancy Japanese word to attract attention. But reading more about it completely changed my perception.

Ikigai isn’t magic. It’s not a hack or a mystical secret to a perfect life. It’s personal, versatile, and quiet, meaning it varies from person to person. At its core, it’s the intersection of four human elements: what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Sounds simple, right? But sitting down and thinking about these areas in your own life — that’s where it gets real.

What fascinated me the most was how gentle and forgiving Ikigai is. It doesn’t demand you revolutionize your life overnight. It’s about recognizing the small things that give your life purpose, helping you live with intention instead of just existing. It’s about finding inner peace.

Ikigai is a kind of success, but not the usual kind defined by money, fame, or achievement. It’s deeper: waking up in the morning knowing you have a reason to open your eyes, which feels so much more meaningful than starting the day anonymously.

At the same time, Ikigai is practical. It challenges you to think about sustainability. Can you realistically live doing what you love? If not, how do you balance that passion with life’s demands? It pushes you to find a living , not just a dream.

What I realized is that we often complicate life by chasing a single purpose without knowing if it truly fits us. Ikigai teaches that purpose can be layered. It can live in your work, your hobbies, and the small rituals of daily life. It’s a companion that evolves with you.

I didn’t finish reading with a ready-made roadmap to transform my life. But I did finish with better questions to ask myself — and maybe that’s the most valuable part.

The world today is noisy, shouting “more, faster, bigger.” And Ikigai whispers: Find what matters, and build your life around it.

So find your Ikigai and make it meaningful, not just bigger or faster.

Hi! I am back!

Hii! Recently, I went on a trip to Ranthambore organised by the school with my friends. It was my first time and I must say, it was worth attending. The resort was beautiful and spacious, the bus was hygienic and the canters were all clean and comfortable. It was a two days and one night trip. The first day, we went for the safari. While entering the national park, everyone was so excited, it was just the sound of the engine which was irritating us in the silence and melodious sounds of nature. We saw antelopes, Sambhar deer, crocodiles, owl, mongoose,etc. . We heard a couple of warning calls, it wasn’t a tiger, but a leopard hunting a monkeys baby. We saw it just for a couple of seconds, but finally after waiting for such a long time, we got to see one. The other group saw 4 tigers! But never mind.. after returning, we took rest and then we had a Dj party. It was a wonderful night, we enjoyed and danced together and then we returned to our rooms and slept. The beds were so comfortable. There was suchhh a big and spacious balcony and a separate kind of sitting area, and separate couches and table and chair outside the room alongside the garden. And the WASHROOMS were huge and hygienic. Then the next day we went to the fort and the temple. I thought it would be tiring to climb a 250 stairs but it was not at all tiring, rather we enjoyed climbing and raced each other. The guide told us all about the history of the fort and a lot more. And then comes the temple, i couldn’t visit it as I was feeling down, but I saw it from outside. And then we went back to the resort, had lunch and left for Jaipur. It was a totally amazing experience. I would appreciate the teachers and their patience with us, but they made us enjoy a lot. Lovely!

My participation in a competition!

Hello everyone. Have you all heard about Nature In Focus? Of course, I think yes... it started back in 2014 by Rohit Varma and Kalyan Varma. It is an annual observance that is curiously anticipated by the country's (India) expansive nature and wildlife community. It organises a photography competition every year based on different categories. Even children of age 10-17 can participate in juniors. I have taken part in it during the month of May, and the result will be declared soon! Let me provide you the names and profession of the jury - Andy Rouse - Wildlife Photographer, Bahar Dutt - Environmental Journalist, Dhritiman Mukherjee - Wildlife Photographer, Navaneeth Unnikrishnan - Astro-Landscape Photographer, Rathika Ramasamy - Wildlife Photographer, Kalyan Varma - Jury Curator - Wildlife Photographer and Filmmaker. I am very curious about the results… hope they come out good! If you want to know more about Nature In Focus, visit the given link - https://www.natureinfocus.in/ …

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