After co-leading an IKIGAI retreat in the rainforest, I found myself unravelling and remembering. This personal reflection weaves together burnout, midlife shifts, and the quiet wisdom of Dr. Mieko Kamiya, who helped me rediscover that IKIGAI isn’t something we chase; it’s something we breathe.

Living with purpose in life has become my philosophy; it applies to my lifestyle as well as when I serve people, I can confidently and passionately say that I found my IKIGAI.