Ikigai: finding that thing that is at the same time what you love doing, what you are good at, what the world needs and what you can get paid for – your raison d’être. Russell Brand was saying that we shouldn’t want happiness, but purpose as purpose will take us all sorts of places. Happiness is a byproduct of purposeful action, of spiritual action, and of service.
Wabi-sabi: appreciate the beauty of imperfection as an opportunity for growth and accept the ephemeral character of life.
Ichi-go ichi-e: reminds us to live in the present.
Consume liquids or foods with anti-oxidants like green tea.
Hara hachi bu: eat til you’re 80% full.
Keep moving and breathe: daily low-intensity movement.
Ichariba chode and yuimaaru: treat everyone like a brother, even if you’ve never met them before, and help each other like a team. Living with an open heart goes a long way.
Ariel 