The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. David Viscot

The Journaling Box: The Ikigai Box

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that translates to "a reason for being" or "the happiness of being busy." The Ikigai Box has a collection of items to help you connect or reconnect with your Ikigai.  

 Through journaling, taking time to play with origami or just sitting quietly.

 Finding your Ikigai involves discovering the overlap between four unique elements: what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Discovering your Ikigai, can lead to a sense of purpose, fulfilment, and joy in life.

Inside The Ikigai Box

February's box is all about discovering your Ikigai... the Japanese concept for purpose.

So many great items - inspired by purpose with a little Japanese flair!

My Little Ikigai Journal - This guided journal will take you through the four pillars of Ikigai: 
💕 What you love.

💫 What you're good at.

🌏 What the world needs.

💵 What you can be paid for.

Origami Paper - Your Ikigai can be discovered is all different places. Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, the work you do... spend some time with the Japanese craft of paper folding. While it might not be your Ikigai, it may provide the space for you to dream...

Heart-shaped Crystals (Green Aventurine and Rhodonite) - Both these crystals are perfect to help connect you to the energy of your ikigai. Use them in your meditations, or simply carry them around as you go about uncovering your ikigai:

💚Green Aventurine - A crystal of abundance and optimism. It is known to boost clarity, focus and it's positive energy will help you connect with your purpose.

🩷Rhodonite - A stone of purpose and passion. It is know to foster determination in the pursuit of your Ikigai.

Twist Fan - This is a quirky, gorgeous spin on the paper fans. This twist fan is perfect to carry around with you in your bag or even you pocket on a hot day (as I found out last week at a certain concert).  Maybe not 100% connected to your ikigai but keeping cool is a self-care must 

 Digital Detox Cards - Because your Ikigai is not going to be found staring into a screen all day.  Flick through the cards and find 100 different ways to get off your screens and interact with the big wide world! 

Enjoy the process of discovering your Ikigai!

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