Comments on: Ikigai and the Value of Life Purpose http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/ Ikigai - exploring traditional karate and martial arts. A karate and martial arts blog that explores theory, philosophy, technique, and more. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:28:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ikigai and What’s Around Us | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-5928 Ikigai and What’s Around Us | Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:42:34 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-5928 [...] The term ikigai itself generally refers to ‘that which makes life worth living’, and can be something very specific to your life. It can be a hobby, a person, or some other passion that drives and fuels you. (I wrote more about the concept here). [...] [...] The term ikigai itself generally refers to ‘that which makes life worth living’, and can be something very specific to your life. It can be a hobby, a person, or some other passion that drives and fuels you. (I wrote more about the concept here). [...]

]]> By: Matthew http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Matthew Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:10:56 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-2187 John: Great thought, thanks for giving us a little insight into your personal transitions! Phil: I'll have to check that out. I'm always trying to increase my understanding of the subject. John: Great thought, thanks for giving us a little insight into your personal transitions!

Phil: I’ll have to check that out. I’m always trying to increase my understanding of the subject.

]]> By: Phil Orr http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-2178 Phil Orr Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:41:11 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-2178 To anyone that's interested, the concept of Ikigai and its impact on leading a long and healthy life is discussed in some good detail in Dan Buettner's new book "The Blue Zones". To make a long story short, many of the planet's longest living "healthy" people have this in thier lives...even though some of them may not call it that. On a personal note...one of my early mentors seemed to lose his purpose and drive (in other words, his reason for getting up in the morning) soon after retirement...and was dead a few months later. To anyone that’s interested, the concept of Ikigai and its impact on leading a long and healthy life is discussed in some good detail in Dan Buettner’s new book “The Blue Zones”. To make a long story short, many of the planet’s longest living “healthy” people have this in thier lives…even though some of them may not call it that.

On a personal note…one of my early mentors seemed to lose his purpose and drive (in other words, his reason for getting up in the morning) soon after retirement…and was dead a few months later.

]]> By: New Year’s Resolutions MizFit Style. | mizfitonline.com http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1893 New Year’s Resolutions MizFit Style. | mizfitonline.com Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:02:58 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1893 [...] Are you resolution-free & more a Vision Board person who is simply searching for your ikigai? [...] [...] Are you resolution-free & more a Vision Board person who is simply searching for your ikigai? [...]

]]> By: John W. Zimmer http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 John W. Zimmer Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:25:54 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1295 Hi Matthew, It is funny how many people get caught up in living life for others and short change themselves. I am trying to transition as my kids are grown up. I have finished my education late in life (now just have the student loans) and I still (hopefully) have a good job so am trying to focus on fun ways to get into and stay in shape. I just bought a mountain bike and went on a two-hour trail ride today... it feels wonderful! Of course karate training (mostly aerobic kickboxing on the bag these days) is always a fun way to burn calories! No matter what befalls you in life - dealing with it, making peace with it and focusing on your definition of happy - should allow you to be happy. Thanks for pointing out the correlation of ikigai to living longer. This is a deep subject and cited appropriately with a study that seem to support your conclusions. Kind regards, John W. Zimmer Hi Matthew,

It is funny how many people get caught up in living life for others and short change themselves. I am trying to transition as my kids are grown up. I have finished my education late in life (now just have the student loans) and I still (hopefully) have a good job so am trying to focus on fun ways to get into and stay in shape.

I just bought a mountain bike and went on a two-hour trail ride today… it feels wonderful! Of course karate training (mostly aerobic kickboxing on the bag these days) is always a fun way to burn calories!

No matter what befalls you in life – dealing with it, making peace with it and focusing on your definition of happy – should allow you to be happy. Thanks for pointing out the correlation of ikigai to living longer.

This is a deep subject and cited appropriately with a study that seem to support your conclusions.

Kind regards,

John W. Zimmer

]]> By: Elias http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1126 Elias Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:19:39 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1126 A great post, as usual ^^ It's kinda funny that scientific and statistical research is done on something that people feel about their lives every day, but at least with the study already carried out the evidence is documented... A great post, as usual ^^

It’s kinda funny that scientific and statistical research is done on something that people feel about their lives every day, but at least with the study already carried out the evidence is documented…

]]> By: Life Purpose and Ikigai - Improving Quality of Life | Ikigai … http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Life Purpose and Ikigai - Improving Quality of Life | Ikigai … Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:52:23 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1119 [...] Patricia wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe martial arts provide physical activity, stress relief, confidence building, companionship, learning, and much more. Martial arts seem to be a play-by-play aid in building Ikigai and promoting a healthy lifestyle. … [...] [...] Patricia wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe martial arts provide physical activity, stress relief, confidence building, companionship, learning, and much more. Martial arts seem to be a play-by-play aid in building Ikigai and promoting a healthy lifestyle. … [...]

]]> By: Matthew http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Matthew Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:17:57 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1115 MAM - I can guarantee the "old" part, but the rest of that I'm not so sure of. haha. Rick - Excellent addition - I love Greek Mythology and that is a great example (albeit an unfortunate one). MAM – I can guarantee the “old” part, but the rest of that I’m not so sure of. haha.

Rick – Excellent addition – I love Greek Mythology and that is a great example (albeit an unfortunate one).

]]> By: Rick Matz http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/ikigai-and-the-value-of-life-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-1112 Rick Matz Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:10:31 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=500#comment-1112 Even Sisyphus, the titan in Greek mythology who was doomed to push a rock up a steep hill only to have it roll down again for all eternity had a purpose in his life. Prior to my mother's death some time ago, I spent a lot of time in nursing homes. I can tell you from my experience, it's all about one's attitude. It's about having a reason to wake up in the morning Good post. Thanks. Even Sisyphus, the titan in Greek mythology who was doomed to push a rock up a steep hill only to have it roll down again for all eternity had a purpose in his life.

Prior to my mother’s death some time ago, I spent a lot of time in nursing homes. I can tell you from my experience, it’s all about one’s attitude. It’s about having a reason to wake up in the morning

Good post. Thanks.

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