7 Eye-opening Japanese Concepts That Will Change Your Life

August 11, 2023

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1. Ikigai

   Discover your purpose in life. Determine the reason you wake up each morning. Choose something that aligns with your strengths, passions, and the needs of the world. This is what gives life meaning.

2. Shikata ga nai

   Let go of what you cannot change. Recognize that there are some things that are just out of our control, and that's okay. Let go and focus on what you can change.

3. Wabi-sabi

   Find peace in imperfection. Recognize that nothing in life is perfect, including yourself and others. Instead of striving for flawlessness, find joy in the imperfections that make life unique.

4. Gaman

   Preserve your dignity during tough times. Show emotional maturity and self-control, even when faced with challenges. Remember to be patient, resilient, and understanding.

5. Oubaitori

   Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone has a different timeline and unique path. It's important to focus on your own progress, rather than trying to measure yourself against others.

6. Kaizen

   Always seek to improve in all areas of your life. Even small changes can add up and make a big impact over time.

7. Shu-Ha-Ri

   "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear."
   

   Tao Te Ching. It is a way of thinking about how to learn and master a technique. There are 3 stages to acquiring knowledge:

   Shu: Learn the basics by following the teachings of one master. Imitating the work of great masters also falls within this stage. Ha: Start experimenting, learn from masters, and integrate the learning into practice. Ri: This stage focuses on innovation and the ability to apply your learning to a variety of situations.

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