How Discovering Ikigai Transformed My 70s into the Most Vibrant Decade of My Life
I had spent decades chasing something distant when fulfillment had been right in front of me all along. And once I let go of the pressure to define my purpose in one sweeping statement, I finally felt free.
Learning to slow down and pay attention
The biggest shift I made was learning to slow down. Instead of constantly looking ahead to the next big goal, I started paying attention to what was happening right now.
I asked myself simple questions: What moments in my day make me feel content? When do I feel most engaged? What small actions bring me joy?
