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.

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What if Ikigai isn't something we chase, but something we gently remember? In this reflection originally published in Connect Magazine, I share how tea ceremony, Aikido, and naturopathy helped me rediscover the art of living — especially during midlife transition.