From its evocative title—rooted in the Japanese term 生き甲斐 (ikigai), roughly “reason for being”—Ikigai: The Japanese Secret of Long and Happy Life sets out not merely to instruct but to invite readers into a subtle, culturally textured philosophy of everyday flourishing. García and Miralles, respectively a software engineer who settled in Japan and a Spanish … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Ikigai: The Japanese Secret of Long and Happy Life By Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
Day 16 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
Now that I’m not watching as much TV, I find that the conversations & readings of that day come more readily to mind during day dreams, whereas they were only part of my sleepy dreams before… I haven’t been very good at remembering dreams in the past. Free the mind from passive input and big ideas grow. … Continue reading Day 16 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
Day 10 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
First, I changed the title and added two words: “ To Do”. I have been wondering why I felt very self-indulgent with the previous title, and it is because the meaning of my search wasn’t clear to me, so I may not be to you, either. It’s amazing how two little words can change the … Continue reading Day 10 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
Day 9 – What I Want – 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
At some time yesterday, after reflecting on the article I posted, I decided to try and not plan my topics in advance, instead just jot down ideas as they come to me and revisit those notes later. The challenge I have with this is that when I’m inspired about something, I feel the need to … Continue reading Day 9 – What I Want – 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
The New Renaissance Mindset 