1. Start small
Just take the first step
The path to true success is by finding a way to use your gifts, your abilities, your skills, your talents and ideas to make a positive difference in the lives of people.
Paul Ogunkoya
Discover your spark
The desire to live a life that is meaningful, a life that is significant, is common to all of us as human beings. Each of us has the ideas, the gifts, and the ability to live a better life and make a difference. Bringing about change in the world by using our skills as strengths often leads us to the joy of finding our purpose.
This quest for purpose and meaning in life is reflected in the ancient Japanese concept called ikigai, which translates simply to “a reason to get up in the morning” or “waking up to joy.”
When your passion can be your profession, and you use it to make a difference in the world, while also earning a living, you have found your “ikigai”.
The journey to ikigai might require time, deep self-reflection, and effort, but it is one we can all make.
Spark your potential
Ikigai sparks your inner potential, and brings a sense of fulfilment and accomplishment, but is meaningful only if your purpose implies service to your family, tribe and community.
To discover your ikigai you must ask yourself these questions:
What am I most passionate about? What do I love?
What am I good at? Through which medium can I express this passion?
How can I apply these to give the world what it needs?
How can I make money by using my passion and talents?
If you would like to discover your spark, sign up for our workshop and we will get in touch with you.
According to the advise of Ken Mogi, the author of “Awakening your Ikigai,” there are 5 steps to finding your purpose:
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.
– Howard Thurman
