Summary of ¿CÓMO ENCONTRAR EL SENTIDO DE MI VIDA? | YOKOI KENJI

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Yokoi Kenji differentiates between two Japanese terms: Shimei, meaning purpose in life, and Ikigai, meaning sense of life. Understanding the difference between these two terms is crucial to not driving oneself crazy with the search for a life project. Kenji advises finding peace, gratitude, and love as the path to finding one's sense of life, which is part of Ikigai. He also emphasizes the importance of self-discovery before pursuing a purpose in life. Reading books, attending workshops, and even therapy are some of the things one can do to find the meaning of life.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Yokoi Kenji differentiates between two Japanese terms: Shimei, which means purpose in life, and Ikigai, which means sense of life. He explains that understanding the difference between these two terms is crucial to not driving oneself crazy with the search for a life project. Kenji suggests that one may feel lost because they are searching for their sense of life rather than their purpose in life. The purpose of life revolves around what one wants to achieve in their lifetime, whereas the sense of life centers around finding realization of oneself. Kenji advises finding peace, gratitude, and love as the path to finding one's sense of life. Peace comes from not feeling guilty all the time and accepting oneself; gratitude comes from acknowledging what one has rather than what one lacks, and love is the ability to hope and have faith in bonding with others, including oneself, family, friends, and even one's pets.
• 00:05:00 In this section, Yokoi Kenji talks about the concept of Ikigai, which means finding the meaning of life. He explains that achieving peace, gratitude, and love are all part of Ikigai, but it's not an easy task. Reading books, attending workshops, and even therapy are some of the things one can do to find the meaning of life. He warns against confusing Ikigai with the purpose of life, which is more about succeeding and achieving things without having the skills to navigate life's challenges. He emphasizes the importance of self-discovery before pursuing a purpose in life.