What is your purpose? The meaning of life
Have you ever stopped to think about your life purpose?
It's a big question—but one that I don't think we spend enough time asking.
The Japanese have a term for purpose—Ikigai—or "your reason for being." The Stoics use death as a tool to live. The Blue Zones are regions in the world where people live the longest and healthiest—many of them have an "Ikigai". And research shows that people with meaning in their lives are more resilient and live healthier, longer lives as well.
Purpose is different for each person and may change over time. We may never find the answer to that purpose or meaning question...but I think it's a question worth asking.
📚 Resources:
Ikigai - https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/
Stephen's Covey "Funeral" exercise - https://afeelingofsymmetry.com/the-fu...
Research shows purpose leads to longer lives - https://www.bluezones.com/2019/05/new...
1/3rd of your life is spent at work - https://www.gettysburg.edu/news/stori...
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Who am I? 😀
I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I grew up in San Francisco, studied and worked in LA, took a sabbatical around the world, and then packed my bags for Europe. I make videos about lifestyle design, hiking, and living/working/studying in Europe.
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