Why do people jump on a thread to say ‘Never heard of her/him’? It always has me thinking what a gargantuan task that is, considering all the people they won’t have.
‘I’d love to hang around & diss you deeper, but there’s a few billion people I need to get around to by teatime’.
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.
Japanese have basically a word for any concept that in other languages require lots of words (except German, obviously).
The term compounds two Japanese words: iki [生き, meaning 'life; alive'] and kai (甲斐, meaning '(an) effect; (a) result; (a) fruit; (a) worth; (a) use; (a) benefit].
Interestingly, Ikigai has been the subject of many interdisciplnary studies.
According to a study by Michiko Kumano, feeling ikigai usually means the feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that follows when people pursue their passions.
National Geographic reporter Dan Buettner suggested ikigai may be one of the reasons for the longevity of the people of Okinawa.
Studies have even shown that people who do not feel ikigai are more likely to experience cardiovascular diseases.
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'Do you acknowledge that 20,000 police officers were cut under the conservative government?'
@susannareid100 challenges Home Secretary @SuellaBraverman
about the government 'filling a gap' when it comes to recruiting police officers.
@stuartsmith75@GMB@susannareid100@SuellaBraverman to show them up in a less protected environment such as their own Surgery/next to their peers in HofC. I'm sure lots of viewers would prefer easier "watching"morning TV however this is one of the best opportunities to call MoPs out by pressing them until they stutter their truth!
It’s Luke’s wife here, Belle. Luke sadly died on Friday at just 34 after 4 months in hospital. He was an avid @OfficialBWFC fan and our family are attending on 10th April vs Cambridge for him. Can we get a 34th minute clap going in his honour. #BWFC
With a statement expected “to his satisfaction” - meaning @GaryLineker broke no BBC guidelines & will not be restricted on his twitter content - this @mrjamesob speech 3 days ago will resonate deep into the 2030s with the release of the James O’Brien biopic played by @JKCorden ⬇️
WTF?! What is @RobertJenrick doing back on @bbcquestiontime - he was on 3 weeks ago!!! And got enough airtime then (but said very little of substance!!) Hmmm...... 🤔😠